A number of victims were scammed over €10,000 over the past 24 hours, the Malta Police Force has warned.

In a Facebook post, the police said a “substantial amount” of scam reports have been received over the past 24 hours.

Members of the public have received a text message, purportedly from DHL, advising them that their package has arrived and that it would be delivered by Maltapost after they settle a €1.99 delivery fee.

The police asked the public to help raise awareness about the scam by sharing the message.