Fake Delivery Texts on Signal
How phishing delivery notifications are distributed via Signal to steal personal data and payment card details from recipients convinced their parcel requires action.
Part of: Fake Delivery Texts
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Signal is an uncommon channel for fake delivery notifications, which is part of what makes them effective when they occur. A recipient who is accustomed to being highly cautious about parcel notifications in SMS or email may apply less scrutiny to a message in an app they associate with trusted contacts.
Fake delivery messages on Signal typically arise in the context of broader scam campaigns that have obtained the victim's number through a data breach or phone-list purchase, with Signal used as a fallback channel when SMS campaigns face higher filtering rates.
How this scam works on Signal
A Signal message from an unknown number claims to be from a parcel carrier, warning of a delivery exception and directing the recipient to a link to resolve a customs fee or redelivery charge. The message may reference a plausible parcel detail — a tracking format consistent with a real carrier — to seem credible.
The linked page replicates the carrier's branding and requests card details for a small fee. In some variants the page also requests full address information and phone confirmation, building a comprehensive personal data profile. The Signal contact may follow up if the victim does not click the link, adding pressure to act.
Because the message arrives on a platform associated with trusted personal communication, the recipient may be more inclined to respond than to an identical message received by SMS.
Common red flags
- Signal message from an unknown number impersonating a parcel carrier
- Urgency framing: parcel will be returned unless a small fee is paid via a link
- Link URL does not exactly match the carrier's official domain
- Message arrives when no delivery is expected or without a verifiable tracking reference
- Follow-up message from the same number when the initial message is ignored
- Payment page requests more data than a simple delivery fee would require
How to protect yourself
- Track parcels exclusively through tracking references provided in your original order confirmation
- Verify any unexpected delivery notification by visiting the carrier's official website directly, not via any link in a message
- Parcel carriers do not send delivery-exception notices via Signal — any such message is fraudulent
- Block and report the Signal number without clicking any link
- Contact your bank immediately if payment details were entered on a linked page
How to report it
- Report the Signal number using the in-app report function on the conversation
- Report the phishing site to your browser's safe-browsing feedback mechanism
- Notify your bank or card issuer if payment details were submitted
Frequently asked questions
Why would a scammer use Signal for a parcel notification scam?
Scammers use whichever channel their target numbers are active on. Signal's perceived trustworthiness can make recipients less cautious than with SMS or email, and lower filtering means messages are more likely to be delivered.