Getting a text about a package delivery might seem routine. Maybe it says your order is out for delivery, there’s a problem with postage, or you need to update your shipping preferences.
But if that message includes a link and claims to be from USPS, FedEx, or DHL, there’s a good chance it’s a scam.
Here’s how it works:
Scammers send fake delivery texts to get you to click a link. That link takes you to a website that looks real, but it’s not. Once there, you’re asked to enter personal or financial information. If you do, your details — and your money — go straight to the scammer.
How to Avoid these Scams:
- Don’t click links in unexpected delivery texts. Instead, go directly to the retailer’s website or your shipping account to check tracking info.
- Use your phone’s spam filters to block unknown senders.
- Report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726 (SPAM).
- Tell the FTC if you spot a scam at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
First United Bank & Trust is committed to keeping you informed and protected from scams like these, because your security matters to us.
Stay alert. If a message feels off, it probably is.