Package Delivery Phishing Email Scams
Package delivery phishing is the most reported email and text scam category per FTC 2024 data. USPS, FedEx, and UPS all officially state they never request payment via unsolicited email. FCC documented a new August 2025 variant exploiting consumer confusion about new de minimis tariff rules.
Documented losses
#1 most reported scam category by volume (FTC 2024)
Primary sources
•FTC 2024: #1 most reported text scam category
•FCC — package delivery scam official guide
•FCC August 2025: tariff variant alert
•USPS Postal Inspection Service
Documented package delivery phishing email subjects
Package delivery phishing exploits the expectation of a real shipment. FTC 2024: the #1 most reported text/email scam category. Examples below are documented by FTC, FCC, and USPS Postal Inspection Service.
Pattern guides
Related package delivery phishing phone scams
Scammers in this family also operate via phone calls and text messages.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Package Delivery Phishing?▼
Package delivery phishing is the most reported email and text scam category per FTC 2024 data. USPS, FedEx, and UPS all officially state they never request payment via unsolicited email. FCC documented a new August 2025 variant exploiting consumer confusion about new de minimis tariff rules.
How much do package delivery phishing scams cost?▼
#1 most reported scam category by volume (FTC 2024). Sources: FTC 2024: #1 most reported text scam category; FCC — package delivery scam official guide; FCC August 2025: tariff variant alert; USPS Postal Inspection Service.
How do I protect myself from package delivery phishing scams?▼
Never click links in unsolicited emails. Verify any request directly at the official website — type the URL yourself, never follow email links. Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and FBI IC3 at ic3.gov.
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