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1. • • If you get a message about an unexpected package delivery that tells you to click on a link for some reason, don’t click. If you think the message might be legitimate, contact the shipping company using a phone number or website you know is real. Don’t use the information in the message.
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   Are 'your parcel has been delivered' texts a scam?

   • If you have a habit of ordering stuff online, you're probably no stranger to a "your parcel has been delivered" text. That's why they're a good way for scammers to hook unsuspecting people in. Three in five of us have had fake delivery company texts over the past year, according to new figures from consumer group, Which?.

   Delivery text scams and how to deal with them - BBC News

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   Are fake package delivery texts a scam?

   • Unfortunately, scammers use that fact to try to steal your sensitive information by sending you fake package delivery texts. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that last year, the fake package delivery scam was one of the top-reported text message scams of 2022.

   How to Tell If That Package Delivery Text Is a Scam

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   What is a USPS delivery scam?

   • A different delivery scam includes a text stating, "The USPS package has arrived at the warehouse and cannot be delivered due to incomplete address information. Please confirm your address in the link: [url] (Please reply to 1, then exit the SMS, open the SMS activation link again, or copy the link to a Safari browser and open it).

   BBB Scam Alert: Don't click on that text! 5 ways to avoid delivery scams

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   How do I know if a delivery company is scamming?

   • The first scams to look out for are phishing texts or emails that pose as official notices from delivery companies. These either contain a "tracking link," a message that the shipper is having difficulty delivering a package to you, or a link to update delivery preferences.

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   Are 'update delivery preferences' text messages a scam?

   • By Better Business Bureau. October 5, 2023. For years now, some consumers have been getting text messages stating that a major delivery carrier needs them to "update delivery preferences" on a package by clicking a link. The problem? The texts are scams, and the links result in the theft of personal information, money, or both.

   BBB Scam Alert: Don't click on that text! 5 ways to avoid delivery scams

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   How can I avoid a package delivery scam?

   • National delivery companies are also providing information on their websites to help consumers avoid falling for package delivery scams. Both FedEx and UPS say they do not seek payment or personal information through unsolicited texts and email. On its website, FedEx includes common warning signs of mail, text or online scams:

   How to Identify and Avoid Package Delivery Scams

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3. www.canadapost-postescanada.ca › cpc › enRecognizing spam, fraudulent emails and text messages

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   No, you don't need to report suspicious emails or text messages to Canada Post. If you think you've been the victim of fraud, report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501. You can also forward any spam text messages to 7726 (SPAM on most keypads).

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   Jun 29, 2021 · If you have a habit of ordering stuff online, you're probably no stranger to a "your parcel has been delivered" text. That's why they're a good way for scammers to hook unsuspecting...

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Scammers are sending SMS messages en masse to Canadian phone numbers, claiming a Canada Post package is awaiting delivery but missing an address. The message prompts victims to click a link and enter personal information in order to “correctly deliver” the package.

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   Oct 5, 2023 · The first scams to look out for are phishing texts or emails that pose as official notices from delivery companies. These either contain a "tracking link," a message that the shipper is having...

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   Mar 7, 2022 · If you receive suspicious email, text or phone messages, go to the delivery carrier's website directly or use the retailer's tracking tools to verify the sender's identity and avoid these scams. In addition, the U.S. Postal Service has posted an alert about phony delivery texts.

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   Sep 12, 2023 · Scammers will email or text victims impersonating the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, or UPS about a fake delivery coming to your address with a “tracking link” that you are urged to click to update...