Is This UPS Email a Scam? How to Tell
UPS impersonation scams include fake delivery failure notices, shipping fee requests, and phishing emails mimicking UPS tracking pages to steal personal information.
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Delivery failure phishing texts
Shipping fee payment scams
UPS My Choice phishing
Fake tracking page phishing
Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating UPS. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“UPS: We were unable to deliver your package. Pay $2.99 to reschedule: ups-redelivery.com”
“UPS My Choice: Update your delivery preferences at ups-mychoice.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Delivery rescheduling fees via text
- Links to non-ups.com websites
- Emails with .zip or .exe attachments claiming to be shipping labels
- Generic package notifications without specific details
Legitimate UPS Contact Info
Visit ups.com or call 1-800-742-5877 for tracking. UPS does not request redelivery fees via text or email.
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