Marion, IN – Law enforcement officials in Grant County are warning Indiana residents about a surge in fake USPS delivery scam messages designed to steal personal and financial information.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are sending text messages claiming to be from the United States Postal Service. The messages often state that a package delivery failed, a ZIP code was incorrect, or a shipment must be “rescheduled.”
Officials said the goal is to pressure recipients into clicking fraudulent links and entering sensitive information, including credit card numbers or personal details.
The sheriff’s office shared an example of the scam message, which used realistic-looking USPS graphics, tracking numbers, barcodes, and urgent wording to appear legitimate. Authorities warned that the links included in the messages do not lead to official USPS websites.
Residents are being advised not to click suspicious links or provide payment information through unsolicited text messages, emails, or unfamiliar websites.
According to the sheriff’s office, anyone expecting a package should go directly to the official USPS website or use verified tracking tools instead of following links sent by text.
Officials also warned scammers often rely on urgency and panic to convince victims to act quickly. Residents are encouraged to slow down, verify the source of the message, and delete suspicious texts immediately.
The warning comes as delivery scams continue to circulate nationwide, particularly during periods of high online shopping and package shipping activity.
