November 2025: Black Friday Package Delivery Scams

During the Black Friday shopping frenzy, “package delivery” scams peaked. Victims received SMS messages claiming their “Amazon” or “FedEx” package was delayed and required a $1 redelivery fee. Clicking the link led to a mobile-optimized site that looked like a tracking portal. While the fee was small, the site’s true purpose was to steal the victim’s credit card information. With millions of people expecting packages in November, the “spray and pray” nature of this scam led to a massive number of successful thefts.

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