Is This a Scam?

A text meant for someone else can be the start of a scam. See how it works, the red flags and what the FBI says.

A ‘Hi Mum’ or ‘Hi Dad’ text from a new number is a known scam. See an example and how to check.

Fake Royal Mail texts ask for a small fee to redeliver your parcel. See an example and what to do.

Got a text from the IRS about a refund or back taxes? See the example, what the IRS says, and what to do.

A text saying your USPS package couldn’t be delivered is a well-known scam. See the example and what to do.

Not sure if a Venmo text is real? See an example, the red flags, and how to report a fake one.

Fake bank alerts about a Zelle payment push you to call a number or reply. See an example and what to do.

Fake FedEx texts ask for a small fee to release your parcel. See an example, what FedEx says, and what to do.

A job offer by text from a stranger is almost always a scam. See an example, the red flags and what to do.

Texts about an unpaid toll with a payment link are a nationwide scam. See an example and what to do.