A text says my package needs a delivery fee. Is it real?
You will learn that surprise package fee texts are a common scam.
A text asking for a small fee to release a package is often a scam.
Real delivery companies rarely text you for money like this.
The link goes to a fake page that wants your card details.
They make the fee small so you do not think twice.
You can ignore the text and check a safe way instead.
- Do not click the link in the text.
- Do not enter your card details from that text.
- Think about whether you are even expecting a package.
- If you are, check using the seller's own app or site.
- Find the delivery company's real website yourself.
- Track your package only on that official site.
- Delete the text once you have checked.
I got a text saying my package needs a small delivery fee, with a link. Here is the text: [paste it]. Is this a delivery scam? Please explain in simple words.
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A tiny fee is the bait, and your card details are the real target. Track any package using the seller's own app or the carrier's official website.