A fake delivery SMS tries to make a small problem feel urgent. It may mention a package, a missed fee, a failed delivery, or a short deadline.
The safer move is simple: do not use the link in the message. Open the delivery app or the official website yourself.
Do this first
Next 5 minutes
- Don’t tap the SMS link. Open the delivery app or official website yourself.
- If you entered nothing, close the page.
- If you entered card details, contact your bank and watch for charges.
- If you entered a password, change it and turn on two-factor authentication.
Then continue with the red flag and checklist below. If you already entered details or paid, open already-clicked help.
The red flag
Pressure, a payment link, and a short deadline.
Why it works
It looks normal, cheap, and urgent, so people tap before they think.
Safer move
Don’t tap the SMS link. Open the delivery app or official website yourself.
If you already clicked
- If you entered nothing, close the page.
- If you entered card details, contact your bank and watch for charges.
- If you entered a password, change it and turn on two-factor authentication.
