Is the USPS "redelivery" text a scam?
RED — high risk
Almost always a scam (smishing).
A text claiming a USPS package is held because of an incomplete address — with a link to “update your details” or pay a small fee — is a near-universal scam. The link leads to a fake USPS page that harvests your address and card number.
How to tell
- A link in the text
USPS does not send tracking links by text unless you explicitly signed up for that exact tracking number. Unsolicited links are the tell.
- A tiny fee
“Pay $0.30 to release your package” exists to capture your card on a convincing-looking page — the amount is bait, the card is the prize.
- Odd domain
Real USPS is usps.com. Scam links use lookalikes (usps-redelivery.xyz, usps.tracking-help.top, etc.).
Is there a real version?
Real USPS delivery issues show up at usps.com when you type the URL yourself and enter the tracking number from your own order confirmation — never from a texted link.
What to do
Don't tap the link. Delete it (or report to 7726 / SPAM). If you're expecting a package, go directly to usps.com or your retailer's order page.
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FAQ
Does USPS charge a fee to redeliver?
No. USPS does not text you to collect a redelivery fee with a link. Any such message is a scam.
I tapped the link — what now?
Don't enter anything. If you already entered card details, call your bank to freeze/replace the card and watch for charges. Change any password you reused.