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+1 (202) 555-0147Text message, today 9:42 AM

USPS: Your package is on hold due to an incomplete address. Update within 12 hours or it will be returned: https://usps-redelivery-help.com/track A $0.30 redelivery fee applies.

  • on hold due to an incomplete addressUSPS doesn't text links unless you asked for tracking.
  • Update within 12 hoursA deadline to make you panic and skip thinking.
  • usps-redelivery-help.comReal USPS links end in usps.com.
  • $0.30 redelivery feeThe tiny fee is how they get your card number.
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