is a Package / Delivery Scam
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Hello, this is an urgent message regarding a package delivery issue. Your reference number is REF-5256-6459, and we have a package waiting for you that requires immediate attention. Please call us back at (213) 733-5256 to reschedule your delivery or resolve the issue. Failure to respond may result in a fee of approximately $1501 related to your case number 823251.
DATE BLOCKED
Jan 22, 2023
CALL ACTIVITY
LAST DETECTED
119 days ago
SPAM SCORE
CARRIER
Cricket Wireless
LINE TYPE
Mobile
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
What is a Package / Delivery Scam?
Package and delivery scams claim there's an issue with a delivery, a package waiting for you, or a missed delivery. Scammers use these calls to steal personal information, payment details, or install malware on your devices.
Warning Signs
- •Claims you have a package waiting or missed delivery
- •Requests payment to release a package
- •Asks you to click a link or download an app
- •Claims to be from a delivery service but uses a suspicious number
- •Creates urgency about a time-sensitive delivery
- •Requests personal information to "verify" the delivery
How to Protect Yourself
- ✓Verify deliveries directly through official carrier websites or apps
- ✓Never provide payment information for package releases
- ✓Don't click links or download apps from unsolicited calls
- ✓Use Ghost App to protect your personal number from delivery scam calls by using a temporary number for online shopping
- ✓Track packages through official carrier tracking numbers
- ✓Be suspicious of delivery notifications you didn't request
- ✓Report delivery scams to the carrier and the FTC
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