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.
You get a friendly text from a recruiter offering easy remote work. The tasks are simple, and you are paid a few dollars to build trust. Then you are told to deposit your own money, usually crypto, to unlock bigger tasks. That money is gone.
How to spot it
- Unsolicited job offers by text or messaging apps.
- Pay that sounds too good for simple tasks.
- Any request to pay to get paid.