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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 fake text messages to smartphones asking users to click on a link to resolve a ZIP code or other issue with a pending package. He warned personal data is what the sender is after.
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.
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 package.
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.
That text from the post office could be a scam. How to avoid ‘smishing’ fraud
Scammers are using a hoax called smishing to try to deceive consumers who send packages through the mail. Experts share guidance on how you can avoid this 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.
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 messages have been circling around
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