Small parcels, big scams: how the new EU customs duty could fuel fraud – Andrea Puccio interviewed by Moneta

The introduction of the EU customs duty on low-value parcels from non-EU countries could open up new opportunities for scams in which fraudulent messages, purporting to come from couriers or customs Authorities, are used to demand payments or steal personal data. Such scams are already widespread and may become even more insidious once the new rules come into force.

On this topic, Moneta has published an article on parcel delivery scams and the possible implications of the new EU measures..

Our Founding Partner Andrea Puccio also explored the issue further, pointing out that the novelty of the duty, combined with consumers' limited familiarity with the new payment methods, could make these fraudulent messages particularly convincing.

It is therefore essential to strengthen prevention and awareness, helping the public to recognize legitimate requests, always check where communications come from, and use only official channels for any payments.

Read the full article here: https://www.monetaweb.it/economia-politica/nei-piccoli-pacchi-un-grande-inganno-cosi-la-tassa-ue-ispira-i-truffatori/