U.S. postal officials warn about new text scam

Smishing: U.S. postal officials warn about new texting scam
Amid the busy holiday shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is sounding an urgent warning about a scam being sent via text message to unsuspecting users. According to postal officials, the scam consists of cell phone owners receiving a text message that says a USPS package can’t be delivered because of missing information.
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Smishing is the practice of sending text messages disguised as a reputable source, like the U.S. Postal Service.
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“While the holiday season offers merriment, joy, and togetherness, fraudsters and their scams can dim the season,” the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the federal law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, said on its website.
US Postal Service warns of ‘smishing,’ other holiday scams: What to know
While the holiday season offers merriment, joy, and togetherness, fraudsters and their scams can dim the season,” the Postal Service’s federal law enforcement arm warned.
'Smishing': US Postal Service issues warning about text message scam. Here's what to know
The agency is warning about this. The scam works by sending fake text messages to trick people into sharing information or clicking on a link. In the messages, scammers say there's an issue with delivery or pretend to be a bank, government agency, or a company. They may also ask for account numbers or passwords.
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