Fake package delivery notifications are one of the most common SMS scams. Scammers send messages claiming your package couldn't be delivered or requires a small fee to release. These messages impersonate USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, and other carriers to steal your personal information or credit card details.
Analyze a message nowWarning Signs
- Delivery notifications you weren't expecting
- Links to domains that aren't the official carrier website
- Requests for a small "redelivery fee" via credit card
- Tracking numbers that don't work on the official carrier site
Example Scam Messages
Fake USPS notification
"USPS: Your package has been held due to an incomplete address. Please update your details at usps-redelivery.com to schedule redelivery."
USPS doesn't text links asking you to update your address. The domain usps-redelivery.com is not an official USPS site.
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