is a Package / Delivery Scam
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Hello, this is a notification regarding your package with reference number REF-9100-1156. We attempted delivery today, but there was an issue, and your package is currently waiting for you. To avoid additional charges of $1215 and to reschedule your delivery, please call us back at your earliest convenience. Your account number is 584878. Thank you.
DATE BLOCKED
Sep 23, 2024
CALL ACTIVITY
LAST DETECTED
161 days ago
SPAM SCORE
CARRIER
Bandwidth.com
LINE TYPE
VoIP (Non-Fixed)
LOCATION
San Jose, 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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