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USPS issues warning about a fake delivery text message scam. What to know
According to the US Postal Inspector Service, the scam is simple: Someone sends you a text claiming your USPS package can't be delivered because some information is missing. The scammers, according to the USPS, provide a link (which you should not click on) where they ask you to provide some personal information.
USPS issues nationwide scam warning: Beware of this text message
If you’re still expecting some packages to be delivered by the United States Postal Service, the agency warns customers be on high alert for scam text messages posing as the USPS.
Consumer Alert: No, USPS doesn’t have your package. How to tell that text message is a scam
The United States postal service will never send you an unsolicited text message. It will only text you if you sign up for the free service to track your package, and those messages will never have a link or QR code.
USPS warns about package tracking 'smishing' text messages: Here's what to know
Smishing is the practice of sending text messages disguised as a reputable source, like the U.S. Postal Service.
Smishing: US 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.
‘Smishing’ and other scams could kill your holiday joy, Postal Service warns
Tis the season — for scams. As the holiday season reaches its peak, the United States Postal Service is warning customers to be wary of holiday scams when sending and receiving gifts this year. “While the holiday season offers merriment,
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Get a text about a package that can’t be delivered? U.S. Postal Service says it might be a scam
The scam known as "smishing" aims to obtain personal information from targets through a text message about an undeliverable ...
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Drastic increase in scam text messages; Here are some common scams and how to avoid them
Recently, the amount of people receiving scam messages that claim a package wasn't able to be delivered has increased ...
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A text from USPS? It could be a ‘smishing’ scam
John Hyatt, strategic communication specialist for the United States Postal Service, said smishing is the practice of sending ...
Smishing: U.S. postal officials warn about new text scam
DALLAS — Amid the busy holiday shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is sounding an urgent warning about a scam being sent ...
USPS warns against fraudulent texts claiming to confirm package deliveries
This holiday season is the time of giving. But unfortunately, some scammers see it as a time of stealing, as fraudulent text ...
Got a UPS, FedEx, USPS delivery text? It's probably a scam. How to spot one
Shipping companies like UPS, FedEx and USPS do have legitimate online tracking services, but scammers often target consumers ...
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USPS warns public of 'smishing' texts
Mail carriers are warning the public of a scam that involves texts coming from stranger pretending to be them.
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USPS issues warning about a package tracking text message scam. What to know
According to the US Postal Inspector Service, the scam is simple: Someone sends you a text claiming your USPS package can't be delivered because some information is missing. The scammers ...
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USPS Scams on the Rise in Indiana: Here’s What You Need to Know
With Christmas coming up this week, many might still be waiting on packages to come in. That being said, scammers are trying ...