Scam Alert: Fake “Package Could Not Be Delivered” Texts Are Surging
Our community reported a wave of fake delivery texts this week. Here is what they look like and what to do if you clicked.
Sample article included with the theme demo. Numbers mentioned are fictional 555 numbers.
The scam starts with a text about a suspicious purchase. When you reply, a caller using a spoofed bank number says they will block the charge and asks you to read back the code they just sent. That code actually lets them log in to your account or approve a transfer.
Remember
- Your bank will never ask you to read a one-time code to them.
- Never move money to a “safe account”.
- Hang up and call the number on the back of your card.