Jewelry from Pforzheim, electronics from Austria... Many Dresdeners recently received parcels from Gold- und Schmuckwelt Pforzheim by cash on delivery for 24.50 euros. Although they hadn't ordered anything, most of them accepted the parcel - because they suspected it was a valuable delivery or thought their partner had ordered something. Some even just had a DHL collection slip in their letterbox and collected the parcel from the post office.

Parcels with paper only

However, the contents were just a cheap plastic watch. The eBay sales portal also reported cash on delivery fraud. Instead of electronics from Austria, the recipients only received parcels containing paper, and the money they had paid was gone.

Swiss Post is not liable

Swiss Post is not liable! Consumers are on the safe side if they only accept the cash on delivery shipping method if they are convinced that the retailer is reputable. Do not accept cash on delivery parcels for neighbors. Although Swiss Post delivers the parcel, it does not have to allow the recipient to look inside before paying.