Is this text a scam?

Americans lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024. Most scams arrive as a text, email, or DM that looks almost real. Here's how to check in 10 seconds.

5 signs it's a scam

  1. Urgency — "act within 12 hours" or "final notice"
  2. Small fee link — $1.99 to release a package
  3. Gift cards or Zelle — legit companies never ask for these
  4. Lookalike URLs — usps-deliver-fee.co instead of usps.com
  5. Unsolicited contact — you didn't start the conversation
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Common scams in 2026: USPS/package delivery, bank Zelle fraud alerts, IRS arrest threats, fake job offers (overpayment check), romance/military scams, and AI voice-clone family emergencies.

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