iSkyNews.com Scam Busters Reporter | iSkyNews.com (ISC News)
Published June 15th, 2025
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Have you gotten a text that says:
“🚚 USPS: We couldn’t deliver your package. Please update your address here: [click here]”
It might look real—but it’s 100% fake. This is one of the most widespread and successful text scams happening right now, and Scam Busters by iSkyNews.com is here to make sure you don’t fall for it.
🚨 What’s the Scam?
These scam texts are designed to trick you into thinking a delivery from Amazon, USPS, UPS, or FedEx didn’t go through. The message includes a link that leads to a fake website designed to steal your information.
Once you click the link, you’re asked to:
- “Reschedule delivery” for a small fee (which gives scammers your card info)
- Enter personal info like your name, address, and phone number
- Or download something dangerous to your device
In some cases, just clicking the link can infect your phone with spyware or malware.
😰 Why This Works So Well
This scam preys on something we all do: online shopping.
People are constantly waiting for packages, so the timing always feels believable.
Plus:
- It comes through text—not email, where people are more cautious.
- The fake websites look incredibly real, with tracking pages and logos.
- They use urgency to make you act fast: “Act now or lose your package!”
💬 Real Victim Story
Lisa from Tempe told iSkyNews.com Scam Busters she thought she was rescheduling a package. “I entered my card for a $1.75 fee. The next day, my bank called—someone had charged $183 on my card in New York.”
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself:
✅ Never click on suspicious links in texts
✅ Go directly to the shipper’s website (type it manually)
✅ Check the sender—weird phone numbers or email-style addresses are a red flag
✅ Ignore “pay to redeliver” fees—that’s not how USPS, UPS, or Amazon works
✅ Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM) to report them
✅ Use two-factor authentication on your email and bank accounts
😟 Already Clicked?
Here’s what to do now:
- Disconnect from Wi-Fi if you clicked a suspicious link
- Scan your phone for viruses/malware
- Change your passwords
- Call your bank or credit card company if you entered financial info
- Monitor your accounts for strange activity
📢 Stay Alert with iSkyNews.com Scam Busters
This scam is just one of many trending right now. If you’ve seen it—or worse, been hit by it—you’re not alone. Sharing your story could save someone else.
🧠 Stay aware. Stay safe. Trust your gut.
🗣️ Got a tip or a scam to report?
📩 Email us at scam@iskynews.com
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🔍 Scam Busters is a public safety reporting project by iSkyNews.com. Follow us for more weekly scam alerts, prevention tips, and real stories from people just like you.
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