Have you received a suspicious text message claiming to be from USPS, urging you to click a strange link or take urgent action regarding a package? If so, you're not alone — and you’re likely being targeted by a phishing scam.
Scammers are sending fraudulent messages pretending to be from USPS, using alarming language like:
- “Urgent notice for your USPS package”
- “Final alert for your USPS shipment”
- “Important notification regarding your delivery”
These fake texts contain dangerous links and come from a wide range of numbers, including:
916-402-0683, 803-334-9560, 714-686-8341, 646-785-9383, 503-388-2754,
470-505-3095, 332-228-9263, 206-304-2667, 206-966-8161, and many others.
Examples of These Phishing Messages:-
Here are just a few examples of the scam messages circulating:
- “NAME, urgent notice for your USPS package L18R4 from 03/14/2020. Click: q8smc[.]info/lsljrgporK”
- “NAME, final alert for your USPS delivery S57J9 from 08/10/2020. Proceed to r1svx[.]info/LpxTlf58Cj”
- “NAME, important notice regarding your USPS shipment 8J28K5 from 8/21/2020. Go to: q3smr[.]info”
- “NAME, final notification regarding the USPS shipment 5R48S8 from 05/14/2020. Proceed to q1sfv[.]info”
- “NAME, important notification for USPS delivery 2K1L4 from 05/09/2020. Click: q2sxz[.]info”
- “NAME, we found a parcel from April pending for you. Please claim ownership here”
- “NAME, we found a package from July owed to you. Please assume ownership and confirm for delivery”
These are not real USPS messages. They are phishing attempts created to steal your personal information.
Links to Watch Out For:-
The scam links usually look like:
q8smc[.]infor1svx[.]infoq3smr[.]infoq1sfv[.]infoq2sxz[.]infom9sxy[.]info,m9sxv[.]info,m8svk[.]info,m7smz[.]info,m6szv[.]info,m5smv[.]info,m5smz[.]info,m4svk[.]info,i6ssv[.]info,m3svc[.]info,l8smk[.]info,17smv[.]info,14sve[.]info,L1smc[.]info,L3smr[.]info,l5ssv[.]info,I1smc[.]info
Always avoid clicking any of these suspicious URLs.
What These Scams Try to Do?
The messages are designed to:
- Trick you into clicking a link.
- Lead you to a fake website that looks like USPS (or another delivery service).
- Ask for your name, address, credit card info, or other personal details.
- Install malware or spyware if you download anything or interact further.
These scammers may sell your data, steal money from your credit card, or even hack your device. Do not respond to the message, do not click the link, and do not share personal information.
How to Stay Safe?
- Visit the official USPS website (usps.com) directly if you're unsure about a delivery.
- Report the scam to USPS or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- Share your experience in the comment section below (no email required).
Let’s Spread Awareness Together:-
You can help protect others by sharing this post. Let your friends and family know that these messages with phrases like:
- “Urgent notice for your USPS package”
- “Final alert for your USPS shipment”
- “Important notification regarding your USPS delivery”
...are not from any real company, but are attempts by scammers to steal personal information.
Explore More and Report Scams:-
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If you've received a message like the ones described here, or any other suspicious message, feel free to comment below to help others. You don’t need to share your email address.
Let’s work together to stay informed and protect our community. Share this article to help raise awareness — the more we know, the harder it becomes for scammers to succeed.
FYI: This article was first published on 22 September 2020 and updated 21 April 2025.
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