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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.

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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

1

Fake domain

usps-redeliver.net is not a USPS property.

2

No tracking number

Real USPS missed delivery notices always include tracking.

3

24-hour deadline

Artificial deadlines are a classic pressure tactic to bypass your judgment.

4

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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Fake USPS domains used in this scam

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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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First documented: June 2024

Source: FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180

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