Package delivery text scam
A text says your package is delayed, your address is incomplete, or a small redelivery fee is due. The safest move is to avoid the message link and verify the shipment independently.
Common warning signs
Unexpected urgency
The message says you must act immediately or the package will be returned.
Small payment request
A tiny “redelivery” or “address correction” fee can be used to collect card details.
Unfamiliar link
The URL does not clearly belong to the carrier you actually use.
Generic wording
The message may not identify the merchant, order number, or shipment details you recognize.
How to verify it safely
- Do not tap the link in the text.
- Open the retailer or carrier app yourself, or type the official site address manually.
- Use the tracking number from the order confirmation you already have.
- If the message asks for payment, compare that request with the carrier’s official account or support channel.
- Delete and report suspicious messages after you have verified the real shipment.
Why these messages work
Package scams take advantage of a situation that feels normal: many people are expecting deliveries, especially around holidays and sales periods. A message that mentions a missed delivery or address problem can therefore feel believable even when it is unrelated to any real order.
If you already entered card or account information
Contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of the card or in the official banking app. Change passwords if you reused one on the suspicious site, and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.
Official guidance
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission warns consumers about unexpected package-delivery texts and recommends avoiding the message link and verifying delivery information through a trusted source instead.
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