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My neighbor's story about a fake package text made me check my own habits
Last week, my neighbor in Phoenix got a text saying a package was held and needed a small fee to be released. It looked real, with a link to a site that copied the real carrier's page. She almost put in her card info but called the carrier instead. They told her it was a common scam, especially around the holidays. It made me realize how easy it is to click without thinking when you're expecting a delivery. Has anyone else seen these fake delivery texts get more convincing lately?
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nancy3516mo ago
Yeah, those fake texts look real enough to fool my mom.
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stella_rodriguez6mo ago
What carrier did the text pretend to be from?
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theaward6mo ago
Ever notice how they always spoof the big carriers? It's because we all trust those names. Makes the scam feel way more legit.
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