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“I’m still in shock, though. Today the courier brought my suitcase. Just look what I got,” someone named Sandra Reynolds posted with a photo of a suspiciously tidy suitcase.
A photo was shared in the comments section of a scam Facebook page claiming to be the official Sydney airport page and selling lost luggage.
“I’m not sure how it works, but all shoes are my size, other clothes a little bigger, but I don’t mind,” another user wrote.
It seems like a fantastic deal; you get to contribute to a charity while also helping to clear out the airport warehouse.
Seems too good to be true? It may well be a scam
“First, with this type of scam, people are asked to provide their credit card details for an offer that looks like a bargain,” he said.
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“If the offer seems too good to be true, it may well be a scam. I recommend people do a quick search first.”
Sydney Airport, AFP warns public to stay vigilant
Every year, thousands of items are returned to their rightful owners, but any unclaimed items are either donated to local charities or repurposed in Sydney Airport’s Lost Property Auction.
“Cybercriminals are extremely opportunistic and will be making the most of the busy Christmas period by impersonating legitimate businesses and tricking people into clicking harmful links, otherwise known as phishing,” the AFP said on its website.
Scamwatch reports the number of fake SMS messages for parcel deliveries has increased in the holiday season, as people may be receiving gift deliveries and are more likely to respond to these messages by providing their personal details.