'Failed delivery' SMS scam returns — ignore unexpected parcel texts
Scammers are sending fake delivery messages asking for missing information or payments and prompting recipients to follow links.
Key Points
- Scammers send fake 'failed delivery' texts claiming missing info or payment.
- Messages prompt recipients to follow links or provide personal/financial details.
- Frequency has risen ahead of the shipping/gift season; many recent attempts reported in Andorra.
- If unplanned, delete the message; verify deliveries through carrier websites/apps or known sender contacts.
Scammers have revived the "failed delivery" SMS scam. If you are not expecting a parcel, ignore any unexpected delivery message.
The texts typically claim a delivery could not be completed because information or a payment is missing, and they prompt recipients to follow a link or provide personal details. Many victims end up sharing sensitive data and sometimes making small payments; the scam often combines both tactics.
With the season for sending gifts and other shipments approaching, the messages have become more frequent and plausible. In recent days many phones in Andorra have received these mass SMS attempts.
Before clicking any link or making any payment, verify whether you are actually expecting a delivery. If you are not, treat the message as suspicious and delete it. If you think a delivery might be real, confirm via the carrier’s official website or app or by contacting the sender using known contact details—do not use links or phone numbers provided in the SMS. Do not disclose personal or financial information in response to unsolicited messages.
If in doubt, discard the message to avoid potential identity theft or financial loss.
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