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Is This Delivery Text a Scam?
Last reviewed: April 2026 • Updated for current scam tactics
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Quick answer
Fake delivery texts claim your package is held, failed delivery, or requires a small customs fee — and ask you to click a link to a non-official domain. Real carriers send tracking numbers and link only to their official websites.
What Our Tool Checks
- Carrier name vs. sender number or shortcode
- Link domain vs. official carrier domain (usps.com, fedex.com, dhl.com)
- Customs fee or redelivery charge demands
- Presence of a real tracking number
- Urgency framing about package return or cancellation
Common Warning Signs
- No actual tracking number in the message
- Link to a domain other than the carrier's official site
- Small fee ($1–$5) demanded to release the parcel
- 'Package will be returned in 24 hours' urgency
- Carrier is USPS but message came from a UK or overseas number
What Not to Submit
To protect your privacy, never paste these into any tool — and never submit passwords, OTPs, card numbers, bank logins, or private IDs.
- Credit card details via a text link
- Your home address via an unverified form
- Personal ID to 'verify' your delivery
What to Do If Something Looks Suspicious
- Track directly on the carrier's official website using your actual tracking number
- Never pay a fee by clicking a link in a text message
- Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM)
- Check our dedicated guides: USPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon