One digital scam I personally knew about is a text message saying I missed a package delivery and to confirm my address by clicking on this link. The purpose of this text message is to deceive a person into revealing personal information such as address, credit card numbers, and/or passwords. This text message seemed very convincing because it contained formal-sounding names like those found on actual package company websites. The website this link led to also looked similar to those on actual package company websites, but there were minute differences. The URL didn’t directly lead to any information about the status of my package but immediately asked for personal info rather than taking me to a tracking status page. This is when I realized that this link didn’t feel legit. If I could have more carefully noticed minute differences, this could’ve been avoided because there actually were minute differences: the numbers weren’t part of a company, there were minute grammar errors, which normally aren’t present on company pages, and this link didn’t lead to any reputable website. A person can avoid this type of scam by declining to open any unfamiliar links, viewing any information about status on reputable company pages only, blocking any unfamiliar numbers, and making use of spam filters.
16 November, 2025
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“This is super relatable because I’ve gotten the same fake delivery texts before. I like how you explained the urgency part, because that’s exactly what makes people fall for it. Do you think these scams are getting harder to detect over time? ” is what i would have side but nice job bro
Thanks! And yes, I definitely think scammers are getting better at making messages look real. That’s why it’s important to slow down and double-check everything before reacting to a “urgent” text.
This sucks but is interesting to learn about!
Thank you! And yeah, the URL is probably the biggest giveaway. If more people knew to look for those tiny spelling differences, a lot fewer people would fall for these scams.
Your example is a good reminder to double-check links before clicking them. I didn’t realize scammers also try to install malware just from a fake delivery message. That’s kinda scary. Thanks for breaking it down so clearly.
I agree — the malware part surprised me too when I looked it up afterward. It’s wild how much damage can happen just from clicking one link. Glad the explanation was helpful!
Good post! I didn’t know the number itself can be a clue that something is fake. Now I’m going to start checking the sender before I click anything. This was helpful.
I appreciate that! Checking the sender has helped me avoid a few more scams since then. It’s a simple step but makes a big difference.