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SCAM💬 SMS · smishingModerate risk

USPS "Reschedule Delivery – 12 Hours" Text Scam

Missed window reschedule fee — card harvested before real package arrives

USPS: You missed your delivery window. Reschedule within 12 hours to avoid return: usps-reschedule-pkg.com

SMS

Confirmed scam

USPS does not offer delivery time windows — this fictional feature is used exclusively by scammers.

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Typical victim loss: $50–$500

FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180

First seen

Oct 2024

Category

Delivery

Attack vector

SMS

Trigger

Panic / Urgency

3 red flags in this message

1

Fake domain

Not affiliated with usps.com.

2

12-hour window

Extreme time pressure to prevent verification.

3

Delivery window fiction

USPS does not offer scheduled delivery windows via SMS.

What happens if you click

Phishing site collects home address and card data.

Possible malware installation on mobile devices.

Other versions of this message

Scammers rotate wording to bypass spam filters. All variations lead to the same outcome.

USPS: Package delivery window missed. Select new time slot: usps-reschedule.net

Reschedule your USPS delivery — 12 hour window before return.

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Fake USPS domains used in this scam

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Frequently asked questions

Does USPS offer delivery time windows?+

USPS does not offer time-specific delivery windows. Any text claiming otherwise is fraudulent.

What should I do if I see a 12-hour deadline?+

Treat extreme urgency as a red flag. Pause, do not click, and verify at usps.com directly.

Can I really miss a USPS delivery window?+

No. USPS does not schedule delivery windows. If they miss you, they leave a slip.

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First documented: October 2024

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

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