Reddit Scam Pattern
Courier impersonation SMS targeting parcel recipients
3 reports · first seen 13 July 2026 · last seen 9 Aug 2026
Scammers send SMS messages impersonating courier companies, timed to coincide with genuine delivery windows to appear credible. Recipients are directed to phishing pages that capture personal or payment details under the guise of rescheduling or verifying a delivery.
How the scam works
Timed phishing SMS with fake courier branding linking to credential or payment-capture pages mimicking delivery portals.
Brands impersonated
Member posts on Reddit (3)
- [CA] I received this message earlier today from a +212 number
Canadian resident received a Purolator impersonation SMS from a Moroccan +212 number demanding delivery rescheduling via a link.
reddit · 8 Aug 2026 · sms_scam
- How did fedex scam know delivery time?
Victim receives a fake FedEx SMS within minutes of an actual delivery window, raising questions about how scammers obtained the delivery time.
reddit · 30 July 2026 · sms_scam
- Aramex phishing attempt should i FR my pc?
A user received a suspicious Aramex SMS shortly after placing an order, clicked the link, and was directed to a prolonged 'Verifying' page before being redirected to Google.
reddit · 9 July 2026 · sms_scam