U.S. postal officials warn about new text scam

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: 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.
‘Smishing’ and other scams could kill your holiday joy, Postal Service warns
“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.
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, according to the USPS, provide a link (which you should not click on) where they ask you to provide some personal information.
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