Scam or NotScam No. 0182026-10-31
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Text Message · Today 9:41
Delivery Services: We tried to deliver your package today but there is a problem with your payment information. Tap the link to learn more: track-parcel.example/update
Recreated from the FTC Consumer Advice article, which describes fake package delivery notifications, false claims of a payment information problem, and links sent by text to learn more about the issue.
3 red flags
- RED FLAG 1Fake delivery noticeScammers send package alerts like this, and the delivery is made up.
Source: “send you a package delivery notification — but it’s fake” link - RED FLAG 2Made-up payment problemThey claim your payment info has a problem when nothing is wrong.
Source: “claim there’s a problem with your payment information — but there isn’t” link - RED FLAG 3Link to fake siteThat link can lead to a lookalike site that steals your login.
Source: “Some links might take you to a spoofed website that looks real but isn’t. If you log in, the scammers then might steal your username and password.” link
Safe move
Check with the real company
If you think it might be real, contact the company using a number you know is real.
Source: “If you think the message might be real, contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real.” link
If you think it might be real, contact the company using a number you know is real.
Source: “If you think the message might be real, contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real.” link
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