USPS Tracking Link Text Scam — Fake Package Alert
Malicious tracking link — malware install or credential harvest on click
Track your USPS package: usps-tracking-alert.com/9400111899223876. Expected delivery today.
SMS
Confirmed scam
A fake tracking number is embedded to appear legitimate — clicking it leads to a phishing page, not a real shipment.
Typical victim loss: $50–$500
FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180
First seen
Jul 2024
Category
Delivery
Attack vector
SMS
Trigger
Curiosity
3 red flags in this message
Fake domain
Real USPS tracking is only at tools.usps.com, never a third-party site.
Fake tracking number
The number may look real but points to a phishing page, not a real shipment.
Unsolicited text
You must opt in to USPS SMS tracking. Unsolicited texts are not from USPS.
What happens if you click
Phishing site may install malware on click.
Fake login form steals USPS Informed Delivery credentials.
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: Your package is out for delivery. Track here: usps-pkg-track.com
Your USPS shipment update — click to view live tracking.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a USPS tracking link is real?+
Real USPS tracking links go to tools.usps.com. If the domain is anything else, it is a scam.
Can a tracking link install malware?+
Yes. Some phishing pages exploit browser vulnerabilities to install malware, even without you entering any information.
Where can I track a USPS package safely?+
Always go directly to usps.com and enter your tracking number manually.
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Check your message →First documented: July 2024
Source: FTC Consumer Sentinel 2024 — delivery fraud median $180
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