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One digital scam that I personally experienced was a fake delivery notification that looked like it came from UPS. The message claimed that a package couldn’t be delivered to my address and that I needed to “confirm my shipping information” by clicking a link. At the time, I was actually waiting for a package, so it felt believable and urgent, exactly what the scammer was counting on.
The purpose of this scam was to steal personal information. The link took me to a website that looked almost identical to the real UPS site, but it asked for details like my full name, home address, phone number, and even payment information for a “redelivery fee.” The whole setup was designed to make someone think they were fixing a simple delivery issue, when in reality the scammers were collecting data that could be used for identity theft or unauthorized charges.
Looking back, there were clear signs that the message wasn’t real. The sender’s email address wasn’t from an official UPS domain, and parts of the message contained small spelling errors. Also, UPS usually leaves physical door tags or sends notifications through their official app or verified email channels, not random text links. If I had checked the tracking number directly on the UPS website instead of using the link, I would have immediately known the message wasn’t legitimate.
This experience taught me how important it is to slow down and verify information before clicking anything. Now, whenever I get a suspicious message, I double-check the source, type the company’s official website directly into my browser, and avoid clicking unexpected links. These steps can help anyone avoid falling for scams that look real but are designed to steal your information.