Do couriers actually charge redelivery fees via SMS?

No. Major courier companies (UPS, FedEx, USPS, AusPost) do not send unsolicited texts asking for credit card payments via a link to reschedule a delivery.

I clicked the link but didn't pay. What should I do?

Close the page and do not download any files. The scammer now knows your number is active, so expect more spam, but your financial data is still safe.

How can I safely track a real delivery?

Always use the tracking number provided by the retailer in your original confirmation email. Enter it directly on the courier's official website.

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Verify 'missed delivery' texts before you pay a fee.

Scammers send millions of fake 'failed delivery' alerts claiming you have a package held due to an unpaid fee or incorrect address. Check the message here before you tap anything.

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Missed delivery scams are the most common SMS phishing attacks today. They exploit the high volume of online shopping to send generic 'shipment held' lures that feel personally relevant to millions of people.

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Common Missed Delivery Scam Patterns

A real delivery failure usually results in a card through your door or an official update on a known app. Watch out for these digital red flags.

The 'Incomplete Address' lure

A text claiming the driver couldn't find your house and provides a link to 'update your address' for a small $1.50 processing fee.

Fake 'Redelivery Fee' requests

Urgent messages stating that a package is held at a warehouse and will be returned to the sender unless you pay a small fee immediately.

Unsolicited 'Shipment Status' links

Receiving a text with a tracking link when you haven't ordered anything recently, or from a courier company you don't recognize.

The 'Final Attempt' warning

High-pressure language claiming this was the third and final attempt to deliver, designed to panic you into clicking the link.

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Non-Official Link Domains

Real couriers use domains like ups.com or fedex.com. Scammers use 'delivery-hub-track.net' or 'failed-parcel-update.com'.

Sent from a random mobile number

If the text comes from a standard 10-digit mobile number (+1... or +61...) instead of a verified brand shortcode, it's almost certainly a scam.

Request for full bank credentials

A link that leads to a page asking for your bank login or your full card details just to 'verify' your redelivery.

Vague package descriptions

Language like 'your parcel' or 'shipment ID-12345' without mentioning the retailer or the specific contents of the box.

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