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Is This SMS a Scam?
Last reviewed: April 2026 • Updated for current scam tactics
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Quick answer
Most SMS scams impersonate delivery companies, banks, or trusted brands. They use urgency to push you to click a link or call a number before you think. If you did not expect the message, treat it with caution.
What Our Tool Checks
- Brand impersonation signals (Amazon, USPS, FedEx, banks)
- Urgency or pressure language
- Links to non-official domains
- Requests for payment, personal info, or callbacks
- Absence of a real tracking or order number
Common Warning Signs
- No tracking number in a 'delivery problem' text
- Link goes to a domain other than the brand's official site
- Generic greeting like 'Dear Customer' instead of your name
- Small fee requested to release a package
- Sender is a regular mobile number, not a shortcode
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.
- OTP or 2FA codes you received via text
- Passwords or account PINs
- Full credit or debit card numbers
What to Do If Something Looks Suspicious
- Do not click the link or call the number in the message
- Verify by going directly to the brand's official website
- Forward the message to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier
- Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov