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Is the USPS text about a held package a scam?

A typical version of this message
USPS: Your package could not be delivered due to an incomplete address. To avoid it being returned to sender, please confirm your details within 12 hours: usps-redelivery-example.com/track
Why it is a fake delivery scam
Yes — this is one of the most common scam texts in circulation. USPS never sends texts with links asking you to confirm your address or pay a fee, and real USPS tracking texts only arrive if you signed up for them for a specific package. The 12-hour deadline is there to make you act before you think, and the link leads to a fake USPS page that collects your card details.
What to do
Do not tap the link. If you are expecting a package, type usps.com into your browser yourself and use your real tracking number. Delete the text, or forward it to 7726 (SPAM) so your carrier can block the sender. If a parent or relative gets texts like this often, the Double Check app gives them a one-tap way to verify before they tap anything.

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Checked by Double Check on August 31, 2026. This page documents a widely reported scam pattern; the example wording is representative, with links and personal details replaced. See more in the scam guide or recent answers.