USPS "Redelivery Request" Text — Is It a Scam?
Redelivery scheduling scam — fake portal collects home address and card
USPS Redelivery Request: Schedule your redelivery at usps-schedule-now.com or your package will be returned.
SMS
Confirmed scam
The 'free redelivery' framing works because USPS genuinely offers free redelivery — making the scam feel plausible.
Typical victim loss: $50–$500
FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180
First seen
Sep 2024
Category
Delivery
Attack vector
SMS
Trigger
Panic / Urgency
4 red flags in this message
Fake domain
Not a usps.com subdomain.
Return threat
Scammers use fear of losing a package to force fast action.
Expiring link
Fake urgency to prevent research.
No package details
Real alerts include weight, origin, or tracking number.
What happens if you click
Fake redelivery form collects home address and payment card.
Small 'redelivery fee' charge hides subscription signup.
Fake USPS domains used in this scam
3 identifiedScammers register multiple lookalike domains for the same campaign — rotating them to avoid spam filters. Any link from these domains is fraudulent.The only legitimate USPS address is usps.com.
3 fraudulent domains identified — consistent with organized scam infrastructure.
Other versions of this message
Scammers rotate wording to bypass spam filters. All variations lead to the same outcome.
USPS: Schedule redelivery for your held package. Link expires in 48h.
Your USPS package requires redelivery confirmation. Act now.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a USPS redelivery scam text?+
Criminals impersonate USPS to collect personal and payment data under the guise of scheduling a redelivery.
Does USPS charge a redelivery fee?+
No. USPS redelivery is free. Any text asking for payment to redeliver a package is a scam.
What should I do with this text?+
Delete it. Do not click. Report to 7726 and to the USPS Inspection Service.
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Check your message →First documented: September 2024
Source: FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180
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