A woman in Collaroy and a teenage e-scooter rider have been caught up in separate incidents involving a delivery scam and a traffic offence, raising safety concerns in the area.
Delivery scam impacts Collaroy resident
A resident of Collaroy Plateau lost nearly $500 after falling victim to an Australia Post delivery scam. The woman received a text message that falsely claimed her parcel could not be delivered due to an incorrect postcode. The message provided a link and requested a small payment to redirect the parcel. After she entered her bank details as instructed, scammers accessed her account and withdrew funds.
Authorities have reiterated that scammers often use deceptive tactics to convince victims to provide personal and financial information. Clicking on links in fraudulent messages can result in identity theft, unauthorised withdrawals, or the installation of malware on digital devices.
Scam warnings for residents
Australia Post has issued repeated warnings about fraudulent messages claiming to be related to failed deliveries or incorrect address details. These scams typically aim to collect sensitive information or steal funds through fake payment requests. The organisation confirms it does not ask for personal or financial information via calls, texts, or emails, and it does not request payment through these channels.
Customers are encouraged to report suspicious messages to Australia Post and to use the official app for delivery tracking. The app provides secure notifications that help reduce exposure to scam attempts.
E-scooter offence recorded in Collaroy
Police fined a 16-year-old boy after spotting him riding a private e-scooter on Pittwater Road in Collaroy. The scooter was travelling at an estimated speed of 40km/h and did not have any lights fitted, despite it being night. The rider was unlicensed, and the scooter was unregistered, resulting in combined fines of $1,500. In New South Wales, private e-scooters are not allowed on public roads, footpaths, or shared paths.
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Authorities urge vigilance
Authorities continue to remind the community to exercise caution with unsolicited messages involving deliveries or payments. They also advise that only shared e-scooters approved for trial use may be operated legally on public roads and paths.
Published 28-June-2025