USPS / Package Delivery Text Scam
Fake delivery texts try to steal your information or payment details
Immediate Answer
This is a scam if: you receive a text about a package problem that asks you to click a link and pay a small “redelivery fee” or enter personal information.
How This Scam Works
Scammers send texts claiming a package can’t be delivered. The link goes to a fake USPS page that asks for your address, card info, or login details.
Sometimes the real goal is to charge your card or use your info for identity theft.
Signs This Is a Scam
- Unexpected texts about delivery issues, especially from random numbers.
- Short links or weird domains that aren’t USPS.
- Requests for payment, card info, or login credentials.
- Poor grammar, urgency, or threats that the package will be returned.
What To Do Right Now
- Do not click the link.
- If you already clicked, do not enter info. Close the page.
- If you entered card info, contact your bank/card provider immediately.
- Check your actual shipments via official apps or by typing the carrier site yourself.
If You Already Sent Money or Information
If you entered personal information, watch for follow-on scams and consider freezing your credit if sensitive identifiers were shared.
Save the text and link as evidence; block the sender.
How To Protect Yourself Going Forward
- Use official carrier apps and notifications.
- Never pay “redelivery fees” through links in texts.
- When in doubt, type the official site manually.
You Are Not Alone
These texts are sent at massive scale. The fact you received one doesn’t mean you did anything wrong.