Latest SMS (text) scam messages

Current text-message scam patterns - fake delivery, toll, and bank alerts (smishing) - with safe ways to verify and report.

These are current scam-message patterns our team has reviewed and sanitised - not a live feed. Last updates are shown on each page. We never publish live scam links or personal data.

• package delivery fee text Likely scam

  A text saying your parcel needs a delivery or customs fee is almost always a scam. See the red flags, what to do, and how to check safely before you pay.

• unpaid toll payment text Likely scam

  Unpaid toll texts with a payment link are a common smishing scam. Learn the red flags, what to do, and how to check toll charges safely.

• bank account blocked SMS Likely scam

  A text saying your bank account is blocked or suspended with a verify link is a classic impersonation scam. See the red flags and what to do.

• OTP / verification code request Likely scam

  If anyone asks you to share or forward a one-time verification code, it is a scam. Learn why, and exactly what to do if you already shared a code.

• WhatsApp job offer message Likely scam

  Unsolicited WhatsApp job offers with high pay and upfront fees are usually scams. See the red flags and how to verify a recruiter safely.

• customs clearance fee text Likely scam

  Texts asking you to pay a customs or clearance fee to release a parcel are a common delivery scam. See the red flags and how to verify safely.

• fake delivery customs fee SMS Likely scam

  Fake delivery customs fee sms: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• USPS redelivery fee text Likely scam

  Usps redelivery fee text: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• UPS 'package cannot be delivered' text Likely scam

  Ups 'package cannot be delivered' text: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• FedEx address confirmation SMS Likely scam

  Fedex address confirmation sms: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• DHL customs duty payment scam Likely scam

  Dhl customs duty payment scam: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• Royal Mail unpaid postage text Likely scam

  Royal mail unpaid postage text: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• Aramex delivery fee WhatsApp message Likely scam

  Aramex delivery fee whatsapp message: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• Emirates Post parcel fee scam Likely scam

  Emirates post parcel fee scam: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• India Post KYC delivery scam Likely scam

  India post kyc delivery scam: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• Amazon package delivery problem text Likely scam

  Amazon package delivery problem text: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• courier address update scam Likely scam

  Courier address update scam: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• warehouse hold package scam Likely scam

  Warehouse hold package scam: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• shipment reschedule fee SMS Likely scam

  Shipment reschedule fee sms: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• parcel returned to sender scam Likely scam

  Parcel returned to sender scam: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• fake toll payment SMS Likely scam

  Fake toll payment sms: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• FASTag balance blocked scam Likely scam

  Fastag balance blocked scam: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• fake traffic fine SMS Likely scam

  Fake traffic fine sms: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• fake parking fine message Likely scam

  Fake parking fine message: why it's likely a scam, the red flags, and exactly what to do if you tapped the link, paid, or shared details.

• fake bank OTP alert message Likely scam

  Fake bank otp alert message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• fake KYC update bank message Likely scam

  Fake kyc update bank message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• card blocked SMS scam Likely scam

  Card blocked sms scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• suspicious transaction alert SMS Likely scam

  Suspicious transaction alert sms: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• UPI collect request scam Likely scam

  Upi collect request scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• PayID buyer payment scam Likely scam

  Payid buyer payment scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• Zelle payment pending scam Likely scam

  Zelle payment pending scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• Cash App payment pending scam Likely scam

  Cash app payment pending scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• fake bank refund message Likely scam

  Fake bank refund message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• fake loan approval fee message Likely scam

  Fake loan approval fee message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• credit card limit increase scam Likely scam

  Credit card limit increase scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• SIM swap verification SMS Likely scam

  Sim swap verification sms: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you shared a code, card details, or money.

• fake tax refund SMS Likely scam

  Fake tax refund sms: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• HMRC tax refund text Likely scam

  Hmrc tax refund text: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• IRS tax refund scam Likely scam

  Irs tax refund scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• ATO myGov scam message Likely scam

  Ato mygov scam message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• fake immigration visa message Likely scam

  Fake immigration visa message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• fake government grant message Likely scam

  Fake government grant message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• Aadhaar/PAN KYC scam Likely scam

  Aadhaar/pan kyc scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• fake Salik fine SMS Likely scam

  Fake salik fine sms: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• fake Dubai Police fine message Likely scam

  Fake dubai police fine message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• fake RTA fine message Likely scam

  Fake rta fine message: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you paid or shared ID details.

• fake recruiter WhatsApp message Likely scam

  Fake recruiter whatsapp message: why it's a scam, the deposit-to-unlock trap, and what to do if you paid or shared ID.

• fake remote job offer message Likely scam

  Fake remote job offer message: why it's a scam, the deposit-to-unlock trap, and what to do if you paid or shared ID.

• fake part-time job SMS Likely scam

  Fake part-time job sms: why it's a scam, the deposit-to-unlock trap, and what to do if you paid or shared ID.

• wrong-number crypto investment message Likely scam

  Wrong-number crypto investment message: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do - crypto transfers are often irreversible, so act fast.

• Binance verification scam Likely scam

  Binance verification scam: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do - crypto transfers are often irreversible, so act fast.

• QR code payment scam message Likely scam

  Qr code payment scam message: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.

• fake charity disaster donation message Likely scam

  Fake charity disaster donation message: why it's a scam, the emotional pressure used, and what to do - calmly and safely.

• lottery prize fee message Likely scam

  Lottery prize fee message: why it's a scam, the emotional pressure used, and what to do - calmly and safely.

• fake Medicare card message Likely scam

  Fake medicare card message: why it's a scam, the emotional pressure used, and what to do - calmly and safely.

• fake pension update message Likely scam

  Fake pension update message: why it's a scam, the emotional pressure used, and what to do - calmly and safely.

• Google Voice verification code scam Likely scam

  Google voice verification code scam: why it's a scam, the red flags, and what to do if you logged in, paid, or shared details.

Explore more

• All latest scam messages
• Scam encyclopedia
• Emergency guides
• Report a scam

We don't claim to detect every scam or guarantee recovery. Always verify through official channels and report to your local authority.