**No, it's almost certainly a scam** — a very common SMS phishing ("smishing") lure. Here's what gives it away: - **The link is fake.** `dhl.com-redelivery.eu` is not a DHL address. The real domain is `com-redelivery.eu` — DHL's name is just tacked on in front to make it look official. Real DHL links live under `dhl.com`, `dhl.de`, `dhl.co.uk`, etc. - **The amount is suspiciously tiny.** 1.99 EUR is designed to feel low-risk so you don't hesitate. - **Artificial urgency.** "Pay within 24 hours or it will be returned" is pure pressure tactics. - **Legitimate customs charges don't work this way.** DHL collects duties/VAT at delivery (or via a link to DHL's own payment page in some countries) — they don't demand payment through a random lookalike URL. - **Typos/sloppy phrasing** like "Your parcel is on hold due to an unpaid customs fee" is typical of translated scam templates. **What to do:** 1. **Don't tap the link** and don't scan any QR code in the message. Some of these pages harvest card details and install tracking/stealing apps. 2. **Don't reply or call any number in the text** (there's often a "call us to release" add-on). 3. **Delete it.** If it was an SMS, DHL won't even know you received it. 4. **Verify independently:** open the DHL app or type `dhl.com` yourself, or check your tracking number on the official site. If you actually have a parcel in transit, enter the tracking number there — if there's a fee, it'll show up there. 5. If you already clicked but didn't enter details: close it, clear your browser, and run a malware scan on your phone. If you *did* enter card details, call your bank immediately to freeze the card. Only rule of thumb: if a message tells you to pay a fee urgently via a shortened or unfamiliar link, it's a scam. Real DHL will never ask for money this way.