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    Delivery Scams

    Fake texts about packages that need redelivery fees

    🔍 How It Works

    You receive a text or email saying a package couldn't be delivered and you need to pay a small fee for redelivery. The link goes to a fake website that steals your credit card information. Real delivery companies never charge fees via text links.

    📝 Real Examples

    • •A text says 'USPS: Your package couldn't be delivered. Pay $1.99 redelivery fee: [link]'
    • •An email from 'FedEx' says your package is being held — click here to schedule delivery.
    • •You get a text about a package you don't remember ordering.

    ⚠️ Warning Signs

    • •Text or email about unexpected packages
    • •Small fee required for redelivery
    • •Links to websites that aren't the official carrier
    • •You didn't order anything
    • •Generic messages without tracking numbers

    🛡️ How to Protect Yourself

    • •Track packages only on the official carrier website
    • •Never pay redelivery fees via text links
    • •If you didn't order anything, ignore the message
    • •Check with family members if you're expecting a delivery

    📋 What To Do If It Happens

    • •Do not click the link
    • •Delete the text or email
    • •If worried, go to the carrier's real website to check
    • •Report the text as spam

    📞 Where to Report

    • •FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
    • •USPS: uspis.gov
    • •Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM)