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    2 min read 3 stepsApril 5, 2026Verified April 2026

    Fake Delivery Notification Scams: How to Spot Them

    That text about a "missed delivery" might be a scam. Here is how to tell the difference.

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    What these scams look like

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    You receive a text or email saying: "Your package could not be delivered. Click here to reschedule" or "USPS: Your package is held at the facility. Confirm delivery: [link]." The link takes you to a fake website that asks for your personal information or payment for a "redelivery fee."
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    How to tell it is fake

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    Red flags: the message comes from a random phone number (not a 5-digit short code), the link goes to a website that is NOT usps.com, ups.com, or fedex.com, it asks for a credit card to pay a "delivery fee" (real carriers do not charge redelivery fees via text), and it creates urgency ("respond within 24 hours or package will be returned").
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    What to do instead

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    If you are expecting a package, go directly to the carrier website: usps.com, ups.com, or fedex.com. Enter your tracking number from your original order confirmation email. Never click links in unexpected delivery texts.

    Quick Tip

    Sign up for free tracking alerts directly from carriers: USPS Informed Delivery, UPS My Choice, and FedEx Delivery Manager. These are the only delivery notifications you should trust.

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