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    1 min read 5 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Spot Fake Package Delivery Scams

    Don't fall for fake USPS, UPS, FedEx, or Amazon delivery notifications.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.The scam
    2. 2.Red flags
    3. 3.How to check real deliveries
    4. 4.What to do with suspicious messages
    5. 5.Protect yourself
    1

    The scam

    ~15s
    You receive a text or email: "Your package couldn't be delivered. Click here to reschedule." The link leads to a fake website that asks for your personal information or credit card to "pay a redelivery fee."
    2

    Red flags

    ~15s
    USPS, UPS, and FedEx never text you first (unless you signed up for tracking alerts). They never ask for payment to deliver a package. The links use suspicious URLs that aren't the real company website.
    3

    How to check real deliveries

    ~15s
    Go directly to the carrier's website or app: usps.com, ups.com, fedex.com, or Amazon. Enter your tracking number there. Use Informed Delivery from USPS to see what's coming to your address.
    4

    What to do with suspicious messages

    ~15s
    Don't click any links. Delete the message. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM). Report phishing emails to the company being impersonated.
    5

    Protect yourself

    ~15s
    Sign up for legitimate tracking alerts directly through the carrier's official app or website. Use USPS Informed Delivery (free) to know what's actually being delivered.

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