How do you request text tracking from the USPS? People can request text message tracking by sending their package's tracking number to 28777 (2USPS).

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The tracking number may come from the USPS, UPS, or another carrier; how scammers access the numbers is unclear, but that's a problem for the carriers to address.

Go to the home page of USPS.com. Enter the tracking number of the package in the "Track & Confirm" text box on the right side of the page.

The tracking number may come from the USPS, UPS, or another carrier; how scammers access the numbers is unclear, but that's a problem for the carriers to address.