Fake Delivery Texts and Celebrity Impersonators

With the holiday shopping season now behind us, we've seen scammers intensify their efforts to take advantage of consumers eagerly awaiting deliveries or searching for last-minute deals. In a recent national news segment, Nomorobo experts highlighted how these periods create ideal conditions for fraud, making scam messages and impersonation attempts significantly harder to detect.

The full television report, featuring insights from Nomorobo, is available to watch here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEUipQ6NSVY

Fake Delivery Texts Target Holiday Shoppers

Nomorobo, which blocks unwanted calls and texts, has detected a spike in fake delivery notification messages during the holiday season. These texts claim a package is delayed, missing, or requires immediate action to complete delivery.

Experts say the messages are often highly convincing and difficult to distinguish from legitimate shipping updates,  especially when consumers are already expecting multiple packages.

“These texts are designed to steal your personal information,” Nomorobo experts warn.

Clicking the link can lead to phishing sites that collect login credentials, addresses, or payment details.

If you believe there’s a real issue with a delivery, experts recommend contacting the retailer or shipping company directly through their official website or app, rather than responding to unsolicited texts.

Nomorobo tracks and blocks many of these delivery related scams through its ongoing monitoring of robocalls and text fraud.

Current scam trends and examples are available through the Nomorobo Fraud Fighters resource:
https://www.nomorobo.com/fraudfighters

Celebrity Impersonation Scams

The news segment also highlighted a growing surge in celebrity impersonation scams, particularly on social media platforms. A recent report found that scammers posing as well known musicians tricked fans out of more than $5 billion this year.

Among the most commonly impersonated artists:

• Taylor Swift

• Sabrina Carpenter

• Billie Eilish

Experts say these artists’ massive fan bases and high social media engagement make them especially attractive targets for scammers. Fraudsters create fake accounts to sell counterfeit merchandise, fake concert tickets, or promise exclusive interactions.

“These scams don’t just hurt fans,” experts noted. “They also harm the artists when people unknowingly purchase fake merchandise or tickets.”

Staying Alert During Peak Scam Season

Experts caution that scammers thrive during periods of distraction and urgency, conditions common during the holidays. Consumers are encouraged to:

• Be skeptical of unexpected delivery texts

• Avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages

• Verify information through official company channels

• Watch for fake celebrity accounts offering deals that seem too good to be true

Scam tactics evolve quickly, but the underlying strategy remains the same: urgency, familiarity, and trust.

Consumers who believe they’ve encountered a scam are encouraged to report it to the Federal Trade Commission at:
https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

As holiday shopping continues, experts stress that awareness remains one of the strongest defenses against fraud.