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That USPS Package Text Is A Scam — How To Tell

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It looks so real. A text says your package could not be delivered, and you just need to confirm your address to get it redelivered. You are waiting for a package, aren't you? That is exactly why this scam works — and why so many good, careful people tap it. Here is how to spot it in seconds.

What The Fake Text Usually Looks Like

The message pretends to be from USPS. It says a package is waiting, or a delivery failed, and pushes you to tap a link right away to "confirm" or "reschedule." Sometimes it asks for a small redelivery fee on a card. The words change a little each time, but the trick underneath is always the same.

The 5 Red Flags

  1. A random number. The text comes from a strange long number or a personal-looking email address, not from USPS.
  2. Urgent pressure. "Act now," "today only," "your package will be returned." Real delivery services do not rush you like that.
  3. A weird link. The web address is full of random letters, hyphens, or a name that is almost — but not quite — usps.com.
  4. USPS does not text like that. USPS will only send tracking texts you specifically signed up for, and they never include a link asking you to pay or confirm like this.
  5. It asks for your card. A tiny fee is the hook. What they really want is your card number and personal details.

What To Do Instead

  • Do not tap the link. Not even "just to look."
  • Check it yourself, your way. Open your browser and type usps.com yourself, or use the official tracking number from your order email.
  • Delete the text and report it as junk if your phone offers that option. That helps protect the next person, too.

Already Tapped Or Paid? Do This Next

First: you are not in trouble with us, and you are not foolish — these are built by professionals to fool people. Then, move quickly:

  1. Call your bank or card company right away, tell them what happened, and ask about a new card.
  2. Change the password on any account you entered on that page — email first.
  3. Get your phone or computer checked for anything harmful that may have been left behind.

Not Sure About A Text You Got?

Forward us the worry, not the link — text us and we will help you tell real from fake, remotely or in person at our Rockport office. Unlimited members can ask us about every suspicious text, all month, for $60/mo.

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Prefer to come in? Visit us in person at our Rockport office: 9 Whistlestop Mall, Rockport, MA. Or text us at 781-507-1606 and we will help remotely.

Have you gotten one of these package texts? What did it say? Share it in the comments (no links, please) so we can all learn to spot the next one.

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