As packages pile up on doorsteps across the country, criminals are taking advantage of the busy delivery season by sending convincing fake texts, emails and even making in-person visits, demanding payment for packages that were never ordered.

Fake texts to fake couriers: The holiday delivery scam targeting shoppers

A Maryland woman, who asked to be identified only as Renee, experienced this scam firsthand when a fake courier appeared at her home claiming to have an Amazon package for her.

"A man knocked on the door and my fiancé answered. And he said he had a package for me, Amazon package, and I said, Really? So, you know, I thought, what's coming? I didn't order anything. Who sent me something?" Renee said.

The box had an Amazon label, but the courier's demand for payment raised imme

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