**No, this is 100% a scam (smishing). Do not click the link.** Here is the breakdown of why this is fake: ### 1. The Domain is the Biggest Red Flag **`dhl.com-redelivery.eu` is NOT a DHL domain.** * **Real DHL domains:** `dhl.com`, `dpdhl.com`, `dhl.de`, `dhlparcel.nl`, etc. * **Scammer trick:** They put `dhl.com` **before** a hyphen (`-`) to trick your eye. Technically, the domain here is **`com-redelivery.eu`** (registered to a random person, not DHL). Browsers read domains from right to left; the part immediately before the `.eu` is the actual owner. ### 2. The "Unpaid Customs Fee" Amount **€1.99 is a classic "low friction" scam amount.** * Real customs duties/VAT are calculated based on the item value and shipping cost (usually 19–27% VAT + handling fees). It is almost never a flat €1.99. * Scammers use tiny amounts (€1–€3) because you are more likely to think *"It's only €2, I'll just pay it to get my package"* and bypass your critical thinking. ### 3. The Artificial Urgency ("24 hours") Legitimate logistics companies send **physical letters** for customs charges (often taking days/weeks) or direct you to their official app/website. They do not threaten "return to sender" via SMS within 24 hours. ### 4. Unsolicited Link DHL (and UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.) **rarely sends payment links via SMS**. They direct you to their official website or app where you log in securely. --- ### What you should do: 1. **DO NOT CLICK THE LINK.** (It likely leads to a fake payment page stealing credit card info or installing malware). 2. **DO NOT REPLY "STOP".** This confirms your number is active. 3. **Delete the message.** 4. **Verify independently:** If you are expecting a package, go to the **official DHL website/app** and type the tracking number manually. 5. **Report it:** * Forward the SMS to **7726** (SPAM) — free for most carriers. * Report to DHL: `phishing@dhl.com` (include a screenshot).