Is that USPS / FedEx text about a missed delivery a scam?

Yes — this is “smishing,” one of the biggest text-scam waves running right now. USPS, FedEx, and UPS don't text you out of the blue demanding a redelivery fee or unpaid postage through a link; the link opens a lookalike page built to harvest your card details. Delete it, and if you're expecting a package, enter the tracking number on the carrier's official site or app yourself.

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