Fake USPS Delivery Text Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Scam texts impersonate USPS claiming package problems. Links lead to phishing sites. USPS does not send unsolicited texts.
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→4 confirmed active threats
📦Delivery & Shipping Scams
Delivery scams impersonate USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Amazon with fake tracking notifications and fee requests. These are a form of smishing (SMS phishing). FBI IC3 tracked 59,271 toll-related smishing complaints in 2024, and delivery scams follow identical tactics. Links lead to phishing sites that steal payment info. Real carriers never text asking for payment.
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Patterns Documented
4
Confirmed Threats
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High Risk
$16.6B
Reported Losses, 2024 (IC3)
Data sourced from FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report. Data reflects complaints submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and may not represent all incidents. ZeroScam is an educational tool and is not affiliated with the FBI.
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Threat Levels
CONFIRMED THREAT— Actively reported to FBI IC3
HIGH RISK— Significant victim reports
EMERGING— Recently identified pattern
Fake FedEx Delivery Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Scam texts/emails impersonate FedEx about delivery issues. FedEx does not request payment via unsolicited text or email.
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→Fake UPS Delivery Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Scam messages impersonate UPS about package problems. UPS does not request payment via text message.
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→Fake Amazon Delivery Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Fake Amazon notifications about orders or account problems to steal credentials. Amazon never asks for passwords via email.
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→Common Questions About Delivery & Shipping Scams
Does USPS send text messages?▼
Only if you signed up. Never unsolicited texts demanding payment. Any such text is a scam.
I got a text about delivery fee — real?▼
No. USPS/FedEx/UPS don't charge fees via text. It's phishing for your payment info.
How do I check if a delivery notification is real?▼
Go directly to usps.com, fedex.com, or ups.com. Never click links in texts.
What is the Amazon order scam?▼
Fake emails about expensive orders with "cancel" link that steals your Amazon login. Check amazon.com/your-orders directly.
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73% of Americans report being targeted(Pew Research, 2025 survey)
|$470M reported in text-related fraud(FTC, 2024)
|$16.6B in total reported losses(FBI IC3, 2024)