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Just yesterday, and last week, and the week before that, I got text messages from USPS informing me I had a package that ...
One USPS scam text obtained by Newsweek reads: "USPS package has arrived at the warehouse and could not be delivered due to an invalid zip code address being detected.
USPS also asks customers to forward the smishing text message to 7726 to assist with reporting the scam phone number. The Postal Inspection Service will contact you if more information is needed ...
It’s a smart idea to report the attempt to scam you. Here are three steps you should take after receiving a Postal service scam text: Forward the message to 7726 (SPAM) to report it to your carrier.
Per the USPS, an example text message for an expected delivery may look like: USPS 01123456789123456789, Expected Delivery by: Monday, September 11, 2017 Reply STOP to cancel. USPS tracking texts ...
USPS also asks customers to forward the smishing text message to 7726 to assist with reporting the scam phone number. The Postal Inspection Service will contact you if more information is needed ...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has become one of the most imitated brands for phishing scams. If you get an unsolicited text from the USPS, it's likely not them.
Receiving texts from a number claiming you need to open a link from USPS? Yep, we got them, too — and it's not legitimate. Here's what to be aware of for this season's round of 'smishing' scams.
Scammers continue to send mobile users fraudulent messages that spoof UPS, hoping you'll take the bait. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
The U.S. Postal Service is warning about increased phishing, smishing, and brushing scams. Phishing uses fake emails, smishing uses text messages, and brushing involves sending unsolicited ...
If you get a scam text that’s seemingly from the U.S. Postal Service and recognize it before clicking on the link and giving away any personal information, delete it.
USPS also asks customers to forward the smishing text message to 7726 to assist with reporting the scam phone number. The Postal Inspection Service will contact you if more information is needed ...