Many people have received text messages claiming that a package couldn't be delivered or that an address needs to be updated.
Some are designed to resemble notifications from well-known shipping companies.
The message may contain a suspicious link asking for personal information, a small payment, or card details.
If you're expecting a delivery, it's safer to check the tracking information directly through the retailer or shipping company's official website or app.
Be particularly cautious when a message creates urgency or asks you to pay unexpected fees.
Have you received one of these messages?
What did it say, and what made you suspicious?
Please avoid posting active malicious links or personal information.
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Fake delivery notifications — have you received one of these texts?
The difficult thing about delivery scams is that people often really are expecting packages.
That coincidence can make a generic text message seem believable.
A good habit is to ignore the supplied link and check the order directly through the retailer or carrier account.
Has anyone developed a simple way to keep track of several deliveries without depending on incoming text messages?
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