USPS "Delivery Failed" Text Scam — What It Is & What To Do
Failed delivery notification — reschedule link leads to phishing portal
USPS: Delivery failed — your package will be returned. Reschedule: usps-redeliver.net
SMS
Confirmed scam
Scammers blast millions of numbers knowing statistically many recipients have a pending delivery.
Typical victim loss: $50–$500
FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180
First seen
Jun 2024
Category
Delivery
Attack vector
SMS
Trigger
Panic / Urgency
4 red flags in this message
Fake domain
usps-redeliver.net is not a USPS property.
No tracking number
Real USPS missed delivery notices always include tracking.
24-hour deadline
Artificial deadlines are a classic pressure tactic to bypass your judgment.
Unsolicited SMS
USPS only sends texts if you opt in via Informed Delivery.
What happens if you click
Phishing page captures your name, address, and payment info.
Identity theft via fake redelivery form.
Account takeover if you use the same credentials elsewhere.
Other versions of this message
Scammers rotate wording to bypass spam filters. All variations lead to the same outcome.
USPS Notice: We were unable to deliver your package. Click to reschedule.
USPS: Final delivery attempt failed. Confirm address within 24hrs.
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Frequently asked questions
Did USPS really fail to deliver my package?+
If you didn't request USPS text alerts and have no expected package, the message is fabricated. Check your real tracking number at usps.com directly.
Why does this scam work?+
Most people are waiting on packages. Scammers send millions of texts knowing a percentage will match someone with an actual delivery pending.
How do I safely check a real USPS delivery issue?+
Always go directly to usps.com and enter your tracking number. Never click links in unsolicited texts.
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Check your message →First documented: June 2024
Source: FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180
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