A delivery text says there is a problem. Is it a scam?
You will learn how to spot a fake delivery text and stay safe.
Fake delivery texts are very common. They look real but they are a trap.
They say a package is stuck or needs a fee. Then they show a link to tap.
The link goes to a fake page that steals your details. Do not tap it.
If you are waiting on a package, check the real website yourself instead.
Try this
- Do not tap the link in the text.
- Ask yourself if you are even expecting a package.
- Do not pay any small fee they ask for.
- Go to the real delivery company's website on your own.
- Type your tracking number there to see the truth.
A message you can copy
I got a text about a package delivery that asks me to pay a fee. Does this sound like a scam? Please explain in simple words.
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
Real delivery companies do not ask for fees by text link. Check their site yourself.