Fake USPS Email Scams
Package delivery phishing impersonating USPS is the #1 most reported email scam per FTC 2024 data. USPS explicitly states: USPS will not send texts or emails unless you specifically requested tracking for that shipment. FCC August 2025 documented a new tariff variant.
Official USPS contact
Legitimate emails: @usps.gov · Official site: usps.com
Documented USPS scam email subjects
USPS scam pattern guides
USPS scam statistics
Reported since
2020
Last active
2026
Severity
High
Scam types
3
Scam types
Reported by
•FTC #1 reported scam 2024
•FCC official consumer guide
•USPS Postal Inspection Service
How to recognize a fake USPS email
Real USPS emails come from @usps.gov only — any other domain is fraudulent
Scam emails create urgency: 24-hour deadlines, threats of account suspension, charges pending
Never call a phone number listed in an unsolicited email — it connects to a scammer
Verify any issue by going directly to usps.com — type the URL yourself
Real companies never need remote access to your computer to process a refund or dispute
What to do if you received a fake USPS email
Do not click any link, call any number, or download any attachment
Go directly to usps.com to check your real account — type the URL yourself
Report to USPS at [email protected]
Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Report to FBI IC3 at ic3.gov if money was sent
Fake USPS sender domains
If you received an email from any of these domains, it is a scam. Legitimate USPS emails only come from @usps.gov.
Report a fake USPS email
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if an email from USPS is real?▼
Legitimate USPS emails come from @usps.gov domains only. Never click links in unsolicited emails — go directly to usps.com by typing the URL yourself.
What should I do if I received a fake USPS email?▼
Do not click any link or call any number in the email. Report it to [email protected]. Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and FBI IC3 at ic3.gov.
Does USPS send unsolicited emails?▼
Package delivery phishing impersonating USPS is the #1 most reported email scam per FTC 2024 data. USPS explicitly states: USPS will not send texts or emails unless you specifically requested tracking for that shipment. FCC August 2025 documented a new tariff variant.
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