Is This USPS Email a Scam? How to Tell
USPS delivery text scams have surged as online shopping grows. Scammers send fake tracking notifications, delivery failure alerts, and package redelivery requests to steal personal information and payment details.
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating USPS. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“USPS: Your package could not be delivered due to an incomplete address. Confirm your address to schedule redelivery: usps-tracking-update.com”
“US Postal Service: A package is waiting for you at the local facility. Schedule pickup: usps-package-pickup.net”
“USPS: Your package from overseas requires a customs fee of $3.95. Pay now to release: usps-customs-pay.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- USPS does NOT send unsolicited text messages about deliveries unless you signed up for Informed Delivery
- Any text asking you to click a link to "confirm" or "reschedule" delivery
- Requests for payment to release a package (USPS doesn't collect fees via text)
- URLs that are not usps.com
- Extremely small fees ($1.99, $3.95) designed to harvest credit card numbers
Legitimate USPS Contact Info
Visit usps.com, use the USPS Informed Delivery app, or call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). Track packages only at usps.com/tracking.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported USPS scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
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