Kmart Text scam

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#288525 6-Jul-2021 16:29

Had a search but couldn’t see anything relevant.

Has anyone had a text purporting to be from Kmart ?
Had two today ,one from Kmart( your parcel has been dispatched) and then 1 hour later one from Nz post ( Your parcel is out for delivery)
Both with tracking links at the bottom.

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#2739812 6-Jul-2021 16:33

More likely that someone entered your phone number when they ordered by mistake. I'm sure Kmart use nzpost and you get text alerts.

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#2739813 6-Jul-2021 16:33

Might be helpful to share some screenshots of the message for other members to view?

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#2739815 6-Jul-2021 16:34

Do the links go to suspicious domains?

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#2739822 6-Jul-2021 16:49

It's normal to receive those text messages from Kmart - one to say your order is on its way and another from NZ Post / Courier Post.

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#2739828 6-Jul-2021 16:59

question did you order any thing from KMART ?

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#2740197 6-Jul-2021 22:53

No, I wouldn’t have posted had I ordered anything from Kmart.

I’ll try and post some screenshots tomorrow

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#2740301 7-Jul-2021 08:06

freitasm: Do the links go to suspicious domains?

Sorry, I don’t know how to check that.

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#2740302 7-Jul-2021 08:08

heavenlywild:
It's normal to receive those text messages from Kmart - one to say your order is on its way and another from NZ Post / Courier Post.

Not arguing at all, only I haven’t ordered anything.

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#2740311 7-Jul-2021 08:21

Nothing immediately screams "scam" but caution is always advised when you get messages you are not expecting.

It would be best for you to contact Kmart directly and advise of the messages you have received, along with the order number, and let them investigate.

As mentioned by someone else, it could be a simple mistake and someone has entered their mobile number incorrectly when making an order.

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#2740327 7-Jul-2021 09:13

Looks legit, but postage/text scams have been a thing in the UK

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#2740393 7-Jul-2021 10:09

If it is a scam over an oops-wrong-number, it wouldn't be a Kmart scam but a re-hash of the POSTAL (re-deilevery charges) scam.

https://www.mailguard.com.au/blog/another-package-delivery-scam-phishing-email-impersonating-new-zealand-post-asks-users-to-pay-custom-duty

Those .st domains on a quick google provided above. Legitimately owned by NZPost. But abused in email form previously with a different URL behind them. A long press on the link in the message would allow a copy/show this.

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#2740420 7-Jul-2021 10:35

The NZP one goes to their tracking. It was delivered yesterday in Palmerston North.

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#2740425 7-Jul-2021 10:42

Oblivian:

If it is a scam over an oops-wrong-number, it wouldn't be a Kmart scam but a re-hash of the POSTAL (re-deilevery charges) scam.

https://www.mailguard.com.au/blog/another-package-delivery-scam-phishing-email-impersonating-new-zealand-post-asks-users-to-pay-custom-duty

Those .st domains on a quick google provided above. Legitimately owned by NZPost. But abused in email form previously with a different URL behind them. A long press on the link in the message would allow a copy/show this.

It does sound like someone may have entered the wrong number on their Kmart order, but I'd recommend trying the above steps ^. If the URL shows something different to the link shown in the message, it'll likely be a scam. Otherwise, if it is a Kmart URL, I'd recommend getting in touch with them so they can change the contact number on the order. :)

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