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Is this a scam?

Look at each example and decide. Then see what gave it away. Some are legitimate, because knowing what normal looks like matters too.

Practice examples

Example text message
#+44 7700 900412

Today 9:41

Swiftpost: Your parcel could not be delivered due to an unpaid fee of $1.99. Pay within 24h to avoid return: swiftpost-redelivery.help/pay

Example 1 of 9

What do you think?

Look closely at who sent it, what it asks you to do, and how fast it wants you to act.

All examples are illustrations. Names, numbers and companies are fictional.