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Beware of Fake Receipt Scams in Circulation

In the world of online business, fake receipt scams are now widespread. Read this article so you don't become a victim!

Beware of Fake Receipt Scams in Circulation

In the digital era, everything can be done online, whether doing business or shopping. Everything is made easier and more efficient right from our hands, such as checking receipts (package tracking), checking shipping rates and estimated delivery times.

Beware! Fake Receipts Are Increasingly Widespread

At an expedition company, the receipt number is proof of shipment, issued as a sheet of paper containing a barcode and a specific serial number. This number serves as the identity of the package you send.

However, you now also need to watch out for fake receipts when buying goods online. Once you have completed a transaction, it is MANDATORY to ask for the shipping receipt number and check it to verify that the receipt you received is genuine.

Nowadays, many people seek profit through online fraud, and many have already become victims. This often happens with receipt numbers that cannot be tracked, which most likely means the receipt is fake.

Common Scam Methods

  • Sending SMS, calling or sending chat messages to potential victims.

  • Using fake receipts.

  • Claiming that payment has not yet been made.

  • Asking potential victims to pay for shipping in advance.

Signs of a Fake Receipt and How to Spot One

Every expedition company has receipt numbers generated by its system, and no two are the same because they are used to identify shipments. Here are some signs of fake Sentral Cargo receipts that often circulate in various scams:

  • The number of digits in the receipt number differs from a genuine receipt.

  • The address and phone number listed differ from those on the official Sentral Cargo website.

  • The receipt looks different and untidy compared to a genuine receipt


And here are tips and ways to deal with fake receipts in circulation

  1. Double-check

You can do this by verifying the receipt on the website of the shipping service used, or by downloading the app provided by that service. Make sure the link or website is correct to avoid becoming a victim of phishing.

  1. Pay attention to the shipping status

If you like shopping online, after buying something make sure to ask the seller whether the goods have been shipped. If they have, ask for the receipt as proof, then verify it by visiting the website of the shipping service the seller used. If the receipt status does not change, it is best to contact the customer service of the expedition used.

  1. Contact the seller

If you have checked the receipt you were given and it cannot be tracked, is invalid or is not registered, don't hesitate to ask the seller. If the seller does not respond, make sure you report it to the marketplace where you made the purchase.

Notice to All Sentral Cargo Customers

If you receive an SMS or chat message suspected to be a scam in the name of Sentral Cargo, contact us immediately at 021-6303456 or via WhatsApp at 081291522799. All shipping payments are made only in the name of PT AERONUSA INTIRAYA; anything else is a scam.

Here is a step-by-step guide to checking a Sentral Cargo receipt

  • Visit the official Sentral Cargo website ➝ https://sentralcargo.co.id

  • Click Cek Resi (Check Receipt) at the top.

  • Enter your receipt number.

  • Then click CARI (SEARCH).

  • If your receipt is genuine, the shipping status will appear.