How to Spot Package Delivery Scams 📦
Learn how to recognize fake delivery notifications from scammers pretending to be USPS, FedEx, or UPS.
How to Spot Package Delivery Scams 📦
Scammers send fake text messages or emails pretending to be from USPS, FedEx, UPS, or Amazon saying there is a problem with a delivery.
How This Scam Works 🚨
You receive a message that says something like:
- "Your package could not be delivered — click here to reschedule"
- "There is a $1.99 shipping fee required to release your package"
- "Your delivery is on hold — update your address now"
- "USPS: Final notice before your package is returned"
The link takes you to a fake website that asks for your personal information or credit card number.
Red Flags to Watch For 🚩
- ❌ A text from a random phone number about a package you do not remember ordering
- ❌ A link that does not go to usps.com, fedex.com, or ups.com
- ❌ Asking for a small payment to release a package
- ❌ Asking for your Social Security number or full credit card number
- ❌ Poor grammar or strange formatting
- ❌ Creating urgency with "final notice" or "last chance"
What Real Delivery Companies Actually Do ✅
- ✅ USPS, FedEx, and UPS will never ask for personal information by text to deliver a package
- ✅ Real tracking updates come from official short codes or email addresses
- ✅ If a real delivery fails, they leave a physical notice on your door
- ✅ You can always track packages directly on the carrier official website
What To Do If This Happens 🛡️
Step 1
Do not click any links in the message
Step 2
If you are expecting a package, go directly to the carrier website and enter your tracking number there
Step 3
Delete the message
Step 4
If you clicked a link and entered payment information, contact your bank or credit card company right away
💡
Tip: If you did not order anything and get a delivery text, it is almost certainly a scam — just delete it.
Got a suspicious delivery message? Silver Support Hub can help you check if it is real! 💙