Beware the “Your Package Cannot Be Delivered” Scam Text Referencing us9514961195221
With the holidays rapidly approaching, be on the lookout for this fake USPS text message that references tracking number us9514961195221. This phishing text is just one of the many scams being texted to potential victims in hopes of scaring you into clicking the link and providing sensitive details. (Did you click the link?…learn what to do.)
Examples of Fake Delivery Issue Texts (us9514961195221 and similar)
The most common delivery issue scam text is the text referencing US9514961195221, but here are some other common scam texts to avoid clicking.
USPS: Tracking Number: US9514961195221 We’re sorry to let you know that your package could not be delivered. To reschedule a delivery please visit [scam link removed]
USPS: Packages cannot verify addresses when they are received or scanned. The carrier cannot deliver to your door. Details.
[US-PS] We cannot deliver your package to you due to incorrect house number, please revise the address online.
USPS – Your package could not be delivered to an address that is missing a house number, please provide the correct address.
USPS-Your package was delivered to the wrong address, please provide the correct address.
[Package-reminder]: Your package is on hold due to the wrong recipient address, please update your address in time.
What to do if you received a fake USPS package delivery text?
If you receive an urgent text about a failed or delayed USPS delivery, slow your roll before clicking the link, and first make sure it is not a fake text message. [DO NOT CLICK THE LINK]
If it’s a fake phishing text, it will take you to a counterfeit USPS website which is designed to steal sensitive information such as account credentials, personal info, and financial information.
It’s always best to avoid clicking links in texts. If you are concerned about it being a legitimate delivery, instead, go directly to the USPS website yourself and enter the tracking number. Never click the link!
If you have received the “Your Package Cannot Be Delivered” text scam that typically references the tracking number us9514961195221 or similar, feel free to share it in a comment.
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I took the bait via a text message on my T Mobile phone (Android). And I know better.
So, Liz here is what I did to minimize any fallout:
1. I canceled my credit card.
2. I disconnected my cell phone from Wi-Fi (several hours later though.)
3. I set up Credit Freezes on Equifax, TransUnion and Experian
I haven’t done anything to my desktop computer. Should I?
It’s so hard to know what all of the targets may be in a scam. In all likelihood, the goal was just to get you to enter your CC details or other personal info into the phishing website, and not to download a file onto your device….but you never really know. It doesn’t hurt to have some kind of malware protection running on your computer.
Concerned User
Received message from +1 (352) 740-6951 stating “Your package has arrived at a transit center, but we were unable to sort and ship it due to incorrect shipping information on the package. exprssent dot com/ [link removed] (I put a space in it so it wouldn’t create a link on here)
Stupidly, I clicked the link because I have been waiting on a package that has had some issues getting to me. It went to the fake usps website for us9514961195221 address and wanted me to fill in info (thankfully I didn’t).
I took the bait via a text message on my T Mobile phone (Android). And I know better.
So, Liz here is what I did to minimize any fallout:
1. I canceled my credit card.
2. I disconnected my cell phone from Wi-Fi (several hours later though.)
3. I set up Credit Freezes on Equifax, TransUnion and Experian
I haven’t done anything to my desktop computer. Should I?
Thank you.
It’s so hard to know what all of the targets may be in a scam. In all likelihood, the goal was just to get you to enter your CC details or other personal info into the phishing website, and not to download a file onto your device….but you never really know. It doesn’t hurt to have some kind of malware protection running on your computer.
Received message from +1 (352) 740-6951 stating “Your package has arrived at a transit center, but we were unable to sort and ship it due to incorrect shipping information on the package. exprssent dot com/ [link removed] (I put a space in it so it wouldn’t create a link on here)
Stupidly, I clicked the link because I have been waiting on a package that has had some issues getting to me. It went to the fake usps website for us9514961195221 address and wanted me to fill in info (thankfully I didn’t).
Thanks for sharing your experience…good work not falling for it!