StopScams Listen and Learn Workshop
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Scam teardown
The fake "USPS delivery problem" text
Text message
+1 (202) 555-01473
[USPS Alert]: Your package could not be delivered on 10/20 due to an incorrect house number. Please update your delivery details within 12 hours2 or your item will be returned: https://usps-redelivery-portal.info/update1
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Real USPS texts never include a link. Not even one that looks official. A package text with a link to tap is a scam.
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The rush is the trick. A deadline pushes you to tap before you stop and think.
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You never asked for it. USPS only texts if you signed up with a tracking number first, and real texts come from a 5-digit short code, not a 10-digit number.
Your calm next step
Don't tap the link. Just delete the text. Waiting on a package? Type usps.com into your browser yourself.
Not sure?
Text Lorna a screenshot before you tap anything. We'll point out the scam signs with you.
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