Is it really PostNL?
Official PostNL domains, how well they block forged email, lookalike domains we found, and the scams currently using the PostNL name. Last checked 14 October 2026.
Official PostNL domains
postnl.nlReal PostNL emails and websites use these domains or a subdomain of them. Anything else, including addresses that contain the PostNL name, is not PostNL.
Paste the sender's email address, the link, or the website from the message.
Measured from public DNS
Can someone fake a PostNL email?
postnl.nlStrong spoof protectionStrong. postnl.nl tells receiving mail servers to reject email that fakes an @postnl.nl address. Scammers usually switch to lookalike domains instead, so check the domain carefully.
- DMARC policy
- p=reject
- SPF
- -all
- Verified logo in inbox (BIMI)
- Yes, verified
- Encrypted delivery (MTA-STS)
- Yes
- Email handled by
- mx.microsoft
Strict. Only the servers postnl.nl lists may send its email, everything else fails.
DMARC is the rule a domain owner publishes telling mail servers what to do with email that pretends to come from them. The stronger it is, the more likely scammers switch to lookalike domains, which is why the next section matters.
Lookalike domain watch
Domains that imitate PostNL
181
Names checked
18
Registered
15
Owner unknown, active
4
Can receive email
We check misspellings, look-alike characters, and the PostNL name combined with words like “delivery”, “parcel”, “tracking” across common domain endings. A registered lookalike is not proof of a scam: companies often register typos of their own name to protect customers. But you should never trust a message from one.
Active, owner unknown
| Domain | Website | Registered | First spotted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| postnl.com | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnl.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnl.org | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnl.info | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnl.app | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnltracking.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnl-post.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| ostnl.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| pstnl.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postl.com | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnnl.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postln.com | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postnltracking.net | Yes | No | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postl.net | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
| postn.net | Yes | Can receive | Unknown | 14 October 2026 |
Listed as plain text on purpose. Do not visit these domains.
Parked or for sale (3)
postnl.shoppostnl.xyzpostn.comKnow the pattern
Scams using the PostNL name
Delivery scams work because almost everyone is expecting a parcel. Real tracking only lives on the courier's own website or app.
A small fee to release your parcel
A text or email says your parcel is on hold and asks for a small payment for redelivery or customs. The amount is tiny on purpose. The payment page is built to capture your card details.
Confirm your address
You are told a delivery failed because your address was incomplete and asked to confirm your details through a link.
Missed delivery card or call
A fake missed-delivery note or voicemail asks you to call a premium-rate number or visit a website to rebook.
From people who received them
Reported PostNL scam messages
No reports published for PostNL yet. If you received one, sharing it helps the next person recognise it.
Step by step
How to check a message that claims to be from PostNL
- 1
Look at the actual sender address, not just the name. Tap or hover over the name to reveal it. It must end in @postnl.nl, or a subdomain of one.
- 2
Do not use links or phone numbers from the message. Type postnl.nl into your browser or open the official PostNL app, and check your account there.
- 3
Slow down when you see urgency, small fees, gift cards, crypto, or requests for codes and passwords. Those are the levers every scam pulls.
- 4
Still unsure? Paste the sender address or link into the checker above.
Questions
PostNL scam FAQ
What email address does PostNL use?
Genuine PostNL email comes from addresses ending in @postnl.nl, or a subdomain of those (for example something@mail.postnl.nl). An address on any other domain, even one containing "postnl", is not PostNL.
Can scammers fake an @postnl.nl email address?
Strong. postnl.nl tells receiving mail servers to reject email that fakes an @postnl.nl address. Scammers usually switch to lookalike domains instead, so check the domain carefully.
Are there websites pretending to be PostNL?
On 14 October 2026 we checked 181 lookalike domain names and found 18 registered. 0 appear to be owned by PostNL or a brand-protection service, 3 are parked or for sale, and 15 could not be linked to PostNL while hosting a website or accepting email. A registered lookalike is not proof of a scam, but any message from one deserves suspicion.
What should I do if I clicked a link in a fake PostNL message?
Do not enter anything else. If you typed a password, change it at postnl.nl straight away and turn on two-step sign-in. If you entered card or bank details, call your bank using the number on your card. Then report the message using the guide below.
Help stop it
Where to report a fake PostNL message
United Kingdom
- Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
- Forward scam texts to 7726
United States
- Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
- Forward phishing emails to reportphishing@apwg.org
- Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
Canada
- Report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
- Forward scam texts to 7726
Australia
- Report to Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au
- Report cybercrime through ReportCyber at cyber.gov.au
India
- Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call the 1930 helpline
Germany
- Forward phishing emails to the Phishing-Radar at phishing@verbraucherzentrale.nrw
Switzerland
- Report phishing websites at antiphishing.ch
Anywhere
- Report phishing websites to Google Safe Browsing at safebrowsing.google.com
- Tell the company through its official website or app
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Orbiplot is not affiliated with PostNL. This page is generated automatically from public data: DNS records, domain registration data (RDAP) and the Internet Archive. Lookalike domains are listed because they resemble PostNL's name, not because we have confirmed any wrongdoing. If you own a domain listed here and believe it is misclassified, contact us through the site and we will review it.