Earlier this year I received a text that said a package could not be delivered to me. It looked like it was from USPS and it asked me to click a link to fix the problem. At the time, I was actually waiting for a package, so for a moment it seemed real. The message claimed they needed my information to confirm my address and send the item again. The goal was to collect personal details and possibly credit card numbers by pretending to be a delivery update.
I did not click it, but it was easy to see how someone could. The link in the message did not look like the real USPS website. It had random letters in the address and felt slightly off. Real delivery companies do not usually text without an order number, and they rarely ask for payment to redeliver something. Scams like this work because they appear routine and they catch people when they are not thinking about it.
If someone receives a message like this, the safest choice is to ignore it and check tracking numbers through the official website instead of using a link that was sent to you. Looking at the website name carefully can also help. A small spelling mistake is often the first sign something is wrong.
This experience reminded me how easy it is to trust quick messages. It also made me more careful about what I tap on. Sharing experiences like this can help others pause before reacting and avoid giving their information to the wrong person.