I'm almost 99% sure someone is trying to scam me...

[jberryhill]

5. Are they telling you this by email?

If it is an email attempting to get you to click on a link or open a file, then ignore it.

If they left a delivery notice at your address, then give them a call.

DHL is a delivery company (owned by Deutsche Post) which is a leading international courier service.

However, if you are getting an email with an attached .zip file, and the message looks like this:

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DHL Express Tracking Prealert : Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:06:46 +0100

Custom Reference: 870325-VFTMROEBB464
Tracking Number: 15Q20-7775603799
Pickup Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:06:46 +0100
Service: GROUND / AIR
Pieces: 1


Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:06:46 +0100 - Processing complete successfully
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED FILE


Shipment status may also be obtained from our Internet site in USA under http://track.dhl-usa.com or Globally under http://www.dhl.com/track

Please do not reply to this email. This is an automated application used only for sending proactive notifications


Thanks in advance,
DHL Express @ 2012
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Then you have received a virus package in the .zip file.

If you opened the .zip file attached to that message, then you need to disinfect your computer.