Consumers are now being scammed by text messages claiming that a USPS package is undeliverable due to an invalid ZIP code. The fraudulent links in smishing texts may install malware or redirect users ...

"Project Safe Delivery" has cut letter carrier robberies by 27% since May 2023 and has led to more than 2,400 mail crime ...

During the 2024 holiday season, the United States Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service saw a surge in phishing and smishing scams. “Customers might ...

Among the scams that have seen increased activity is "brushing," which involves unsolicited packages shipped through third-party sellers.

A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal Service ...

Last week, the U.S. Postal Service kicked off National Consumer Protection Week with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams.

Check-washing thieves use commonly available chemicals, such as acetone or bleach, to erase the payee information from a check, according to Experian. The check is made out to a different person, ...

These scammers lull consumers into a false sense of trust, gain access to privileged information, and then drain financial ...

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service kicked off National Consumer Protection Week, which runs through Saturday, with a warning about the dangers of impostor scams. Imposters are scammers who work very ...