DoRaleighHow to Protect Yourself from USPS, FedEx & UPS Delivery Scams in Raleigh
As online shopping and home deliveries increase across Raleigh, so do fake texts and emails pretending to be from USPS, FedEx, or UPS. These messages often look legitimate, using subject lines like “Delivery Failure Notification” or “Package Delayed—Action Required.” Their goal? To trick you into clicking a malicious link.
Once clicked, scammers may ask for your address, credit card info, or login details. In some cases, simply tapping the link can install malware designed to steal passwords for banking, email, and shopping accounts.
How to Spot a Delivery Scam
Watch for:
Misspelled URLs or email addresses (Example: uspus.com instead of usps.com) Messages demanding immediate action Unexpected “delivery issues” for packages you weren’t expecting
If anything feels off, it probably is.
What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Message
Do not click any links. Do not reply.
Instead:
Use the official USPS, FedEx, or UPS app to confirm real tracking updates Forward fake USPS emails to [email protected] Delete suspicious texts—on iPhones, swipe left and choose “Delete and Report Junk” You can also forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM)
Staying alert protects your identity, your financial information, and your devices from harm.
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