{"id":4495,"date":"2025-06-04T07:54:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2025-06-04T07:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:54:02","slug":"how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"UPS Text Scams to Watch Out For &#038; How to Prevent Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a report by the Federal Trade Commission, it stated that fake package deliveries were the leading text message scams back in 2022. Many text message scammers would impersonate postal services, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/us\/en\/Home.page\">UPS<\/a>, among others. They induced fake links attached to websites, making them appear as legitimate sources, but they weren\u2019t. Such is the case of UPS text scams. In this guide, we\u2019ll talk about what UPS Text Scams are, how to identify them, what to do if you\u2019re a victim, and ways to prevent these attacks in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#What_are_UPS_Text_Scams\" >What are UPS Text Scams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#5_UPS_Text_Scams_to_Watch_Out_For\" >5 UPS Text Scams to Watch Out For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#1_Fake_UPS_Package_Delivery_Notifications\" >1. Fake UPS Package Delivery Notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#2_Fake_UPS_Customer_Service\" >2. Fake UPS Customer Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#3_UPS_Scam_Notifications_Claiming_that_You_Owe_a_Fee\" >3. UPS Scam Notifications Claiming that You Owe a Fee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#4_UPS_Scam_Texts_that_Lead_You_to_Phishing_Sites\" >4. UPS Scam Texts that Lead You to Phishing Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#5_UPS_Scam_Texts_that_Inject_Malware_on_Your_Device\" >5. UPS Scam Texts that Inject Malware on Your Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#How_to_Identify_a_UPS_Text_Scam\" >How to Identify a UPS Text Scam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Fake_Tracking_Numbers\" >Fake Tracking Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Extra_Sense_of_Urgency\" >Extra Sense of Urgency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Asks_for_More_Fees_to_Receive_Your_UPS_package\" >Asks for More Fees to Receive Your UPS package<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Messages_with_Links\" >Messages with Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#You_Never_Ordered_Anything_or_Expected_a_Delivery\" >You Never Ordered Anything or Expected a Delivery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Spelling_and_Grammatical_Errors\" >Spelling and Grammatical Errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Unidentifiable_Phone_Numbers\" >Unidentifiable Phone Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Links_Sent_from_Sources_Other_Than_UPScom\" >Links Sent from Sources Other Than UPS.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#How_Do_You_Prevent_UPS_Text_Scam_Attacks\" >How Do You Prevent UPS Text Scam Attacks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#1_Use_Security_Software\" >1. Use Security Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#2_Track_Incoming_or_Ongoing_Deliveries_on_UPScom\" >2. Track Incoming or Ongoing Deliveries on UPS.com<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#3_Report_the_Scam\" >3. Report the Scam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#4_Deal_with_Questions_or_Queries_Directly_from_the_UPS_Website_or_Support\" >4. Deal with Questions or Queries Directly from the UPS Website or Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#5_Enable_2FA_Two-Factor_Authentication_on_Your_UPS_Account\" >5. Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) on Your UPS Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#6_Check_Your_Bank_or_Credit_Card_Statements\" >6. Check Your Bank or Credit Card Statements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#7_Request_Signature_Dropoffs\" >7. Request Signature Dropoffs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#UPS_Text_Scam_Victim_Heres_What_You_Should_Do_Next\" >UPS Text Scam Victim? Here\u2019s What You Should Do Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-prevent-from-ups-text-scams\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_UPS_Text_Scams\"><\/span>What are UPS Text Scams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A UPS text scam is a ploy that scammers use to impersonate or imitate the delivery service via text messages. In this attack, they can easily curate deceptive texts that target most people who\u2019ve used the UPS delivery service. You wouldn\u2019t be able to tell the difference in authenticity if you\u2019re unaware of scams like these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They get people to click on the links via text message or get them to respond to those texts with sensitive information like payment details. Right now, the most common kind of UPS text scam is when you get a text message saying that you\u2019re delivery date has been missed and that you\u2019d need to reschedule it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It isn\u2019t only directed to people who\u2019ve ordered things; it targets people who haven\u2019t as well. The scammer waits patiently and hopes you click on that link or respond to the text.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_UPS_Text_Scams_to_Watch_Out_For\"><\/span>5 UPS Text Scams to Watch Out For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are around 5 different UPS Scam Texts to be aware of, starting with the most common one:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fake_UPS_Package_Delivery_Notifications\"><\/span>1. Fake UPS Package Delivery Notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most commonly induced UPS text scam is a text from the hacker. They state that you\u2019ve missed your delivery date and that you need to reapply for it from a link that they provide. Of course, it comes at a cost to reschedule. So, regardless if you\u2019ve ordered anything, the message makes you believe that you did or are supposed to receive a package from a friend or family member. Here\u2019s a source from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Scams\/comments\/ush4a6\/is_this_a_scam_got_a_random_text_apparently_its\/?rdt=59465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reddit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing you what the fake UPS package delivery text looks like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Fake-UPS-Package-Delivery-Notifications.png\" alt=\"Fake UPS Package Delivery Notifications\" width=\"545\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Fake-UPS-Package-Delivery-Notifications.png 545w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Fake-UPS-Package-Delivery-Notifications-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Fake_UPS_Customer_Service\"><\/span>2. Fake UPS Customer Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second on the list of the most common UPS text scams is fake or fraudulent customer service. Here, they provide you with fake website links, email IDs, or texts that lead you to click on them. Through them, they can steal your information and even get you to make payments. Here is what a fake UPS customer service <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/assets\/resources\/webcontent\/en_US\/scam-text-examples.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">text<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Fake-UPS-Customer-Service.png\" alt=\"Fake UPS Customer Service\" width=\"400\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Fake-UPS-Customer-Service.png 400w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Fake-UPS-Customer-Service-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_UPS_Scam_Notifications_Claiming_that_You_Owe_a_Fee\"><\/span>3. UPS Scam Notifications Claiming that You Owe a Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This UPS Scam sends you a text message claiming that you owe the service a fee for a delivery that was already dispatched. The text&#8217;s tone screams urgency and mild threats, which is why many people fall for it. However, you need to know that all payments should be made via the official UPS channels. You wouldn\u2019t get a text message to respond to directly. Here\u2019s a source from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing you what this attack looks like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Notifications-Claiming-that-You-Owe-a-Fee.png\" alt=\"UPS Scam Notifications Claiming that You Owe a Fee\" width=\"408\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Notifications-Claiming-that-You-Owe-a-Fee.png 408w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Notifications-Claiming-that-You-Owe-a-Fee-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_UPS_Scam_Texts_that_Lead_You_to_Phishing_Sites\"><\/span>4. UPS Scam Texts that Lead You to Phishing Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of UPS scam generates fraudulent Phishing site links that imitate the legitimate service. It\u2019s created in the hopes of sending you to a compromised site that steals your information. Of course, for the target to actually fall for the scam, the website needs to be created convincingly. Here\u2019s a source from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/vancouver\/comments\/ku23rf\/be_careful_of_fake_ups_lookalike_texts_being_sent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reddit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing you what a UPS text scam phishing attempt looks like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Texts-that-Lead-You-to-Phishing-Sites.png\" alt=\"UPS Scam Texts that Lead You to Phishing Sites\" width=\"520\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Texts-that-Lead-You-to-Phishing-Sites.png 520w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Texts-that-Lead-You-to-Phishing-Sites-207x300.png 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_UPS_Scam_Texts_that_Inject_Malware_on_Your_Device\"><\/span>5. UPS Scam Texts that Inject Malware on Your Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, a UPS text scam does not only involve asking you for fake payments but urges you to click on links that install malware or viruses on your device. Once installed, this type of malware can take over your device, compromising all the data and privacy on your system. Here\u2019s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/assets\/resources\/webcontent\/en_US\/scam-text-examples.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source from UPS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showing you what a UPS Malware scam message looks like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Texts-that-Inject-Malware-on-Your-Device.png\" alt=\"UPS Scam Texts that Inject Malware on Your Device\" width=\"500\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Texts-that-Inject-Malware-on-Your-Device.png 500w, https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/UPS-Scam-Texts-that-Inject-Malware-on-Your-Device-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Identify_a_UPS_Text_Scam\"><\/span>How to Identify a UPS Text Scam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways for you to identify what a UPS text scam looks like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fake_Tracking_Numbers\"><\/span>Fake Tracking Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these text messages give you a tracking number you can use, don\u2019t just click on it. The best thing to do is to check whether you\u2019ve actually received an email or text with the right tracking number. You can head to UPS.com\/track to cross-check it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Sense_of_Urgency\"><\/span>Extra Sense of Urgency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No long-time operating delivery services force or have a sense of urgency in how they deal with clients or customers. If you ever get a message where the hacker urgently asks you to click on a link or make a payment, take it as a warning sign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asks_for_More_Fees_to_Receive_Your_UPS_package\"><\/span>Asks for More Fees to Receive Your UPS package<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you need to be able to pay to send or receive packages. However, all official payments are only processed via UPS.com. Any payment requests apart from this are scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_with_Links\"><\/span>Messages with Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPS does not usually send text messages out of the blue until and unless you have a delivery from them. Also, if you didn&#8217;t subscribe to their message updates, simply don\u2019t click on that link.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Never_Ordered_Anything_or_Expected_a_Delivery\"><\/span>You Never Ordered Anything or Expected a Delivery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you didn&#8217;t expect a delivery, nor got a text or call from someone who was sending you a package, don\u2019t acknowledge the message. You will eventually get confirmation from a proper source.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spelling_and_Grammatical_Errors\"><\/span>Spelling and Grammatical Errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper delivery services never misspell words, especially if they\u2019re all automated texts. Check to see for these signs. For example, the word Delivery Service is spelled as Deliveryservice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unidentifiable_Phone_Numbers\"><\/span>Unidentifiable Phone Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every text communication number from UPS starts with MYUPS (69877). However, the code changes if you\u2019re in another country. Always crosscheck the UPS SMS numbers from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/ca\/en\/resources\/track\/sms-tracking.page#contentBlock-13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Links_Sent_from_Sources_Other_Than_UPScom\"><\/span>Links Sent from Sources Other Than UPS.com<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check to see that the links from hackers aren\u2019t from anything other than UPS.com. If they are, then the chances of it being a scam are high.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Prevent_UPS_Text_Scam_Attacks\"><\/span>How Do You Prevent UPS Text Scam Attacks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery scam texts are always at an all-time peak. These types of scams do not only occur from UPS but other delivery channels like FedEx, the US Postal Service, etc. To prevent these scams from taking place, you should always verify the caller using <a href=\"https:\/\/uspeoplesearch.com\/reverse-phone-lookup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reverse phone lookup<\/a> tools. Apart from that, here are a few other precautionary measures that you can take:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_Security_Software\"><\/span>1. Use Security Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra security measures on your device are better than having none. This way, if you\u2019re redirected to malicious websites via UPS scam texts, malware or viruses can be prevented or deleted through them. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iProVPN<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps secure your device and data, preventing money and data theft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Track_Incoming_or_Ongoing_Deliveries_on_UPScom\"><\/span>2. Track Incoming or Ongoing Deliveries on UPS.com<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you did order a package or need to get one sent via UPS, make sure you note the tracking order ID from UPS.com itself. This eliminates any confusion that might be caused. Always track your packages <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/track?loc=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to avoid being scammed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Report_the_Scam\"><\/span>3. Report the Scam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If ever you do happen to receive a UPS scam text, be quick to report it. You can either take a screenshot of the message and send it to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fraud@ups.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or contact government agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Better Business Bureau (BBB.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Deal_with_Questions_or_Queries_Directly_from_the_UPS_Website_or_Support\"><\/span>4. Deal with Questions or Queries Directly from the UPS Website or Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before jumping the gun and clicking on any links that you might receive via UPS scammer texts, contact UPS customer support via 1-800-742-5877 or head to its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/about.ups.com\/us\/en\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online support center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Enable_2FA_Two-Factor_Authentication_on_Your_UPS_Account\"><\/span>5. Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) on Your UPS Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using or keeping the 2FA enabled on your UPS account is crucial. This way, even if any scammer or hacker gets to your account password, they won\u2019t be able to sign in without a verification code. These codes are sent to your mobile phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Check_Your_Bank_or_Credit_Card_Statements\"><\/span>6. Check Your Bank or Credit Card Statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any kind of scam is usually done to target your financial details. Always check your account statements to ensure that no money is missing from your account after you\u2019ve clicked on links or responded to scam texts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Request_Signature_Dropoffs\"><\/span>7. Request Signature Dropoffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are expecting a package from UPS, please make sure you ask for a signature delivery.\u00a0 Your package would then actually reach your home and is not misplaced. In this way, you wouldn\u2019t have to pay extra fees or get scammed into paying more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPS_Text_Scam_Victim_Heres_What_You_Should_Do_Next\"><\/span>UPS Text Scam Victim? Here\u2019s What You Should Do Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve already fallen prey to a UPS scam, there are some measures you can take to prevent the issue from arising. Here\u2019s what:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stop any further conversation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you might have with the scammer. Do not give them any more details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check to see if nothing is missing from your accounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If yes, contact the bank, asking them to freeze your assets until you notify them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact the UPS support team <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and tell them about the issue so that they can take further measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get in touch with official governing agencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that prevent online fraud and theft.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get tighter security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance, apart from using security software like a VPN or antivirus, consider changing your password, updating security, and going for 2FA.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You now know what UPS Text Scams are and ways to detect and prevent them. Of course, scams like these are always ongoing and, at most times, are right under our noses. The best thing to do is that if ever you receive texts like these that you\u2019re not sure about, just don\u2019t be hasty to respond to them. 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Other than this, you would only get texts if you\u2019ve requested updates. This said it\u2019s best that you don\u2019t respond or click on any links that come with the texts or emails.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8333\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8333\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8333\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What is the SMS tracking text 69877 for UPS?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8333\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8333\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>The 69877 is the only official SMS number of UPS. So, ensure that you refrain from responding to other numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8334\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8334\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8334\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do you tell a fake UPS tracking number?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8334\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8334\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>If you get a UPS tracking number that isn\u2019t registered on UPS.com, then you shouldn\u2019t be acknowledging it. Plus, if the URL of the links does not have ups.com, then it\u2019s not legitimate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8335\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8335\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8335\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can a scammer get anything from a text?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8335\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8335\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Yes, if they get you to pay them, they can. Also, they can easily inject malware or viruses in your device if you do happen to click on those links.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8336\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8336\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8336\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Does UPS send text messages with links?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8336\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8336\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Usually, no, UPS does not send text messages with links on them unless you\u2019ve asked them to send you an update text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8337\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8337\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8337\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do you report a UPS phishing email?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8337\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8337\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>To file a report, or have queries, comments, etc., you can contact the official UPS website. You can, alternatively, email fraud@ups.com and file a complaint,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-8338\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-8338\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-8338\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Does UPS directly ask for money via text?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-8338\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-8338\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>No, UPS only deals with payments made through the official website, which is UPS.com. If you receive payment requests via other methods, never cooperate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to a report by the Federal Trade Commission, it stated that fake package deliveries were the leading text message scams back in 2022. Many text message scammers would impersonate postal services, including UPS, among others. They induced fake links attached to websites, making them appear as legitimate sources, but they weren\u2019t. 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