Milford police warn of package scam using stolen credit cards
Police in Milford are sounding a warning about porch pirates with a little bit of a twist. Officials said the scammers are ordering the items, usually cellphones, themselves, and in some cases, the ...
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USPS says scamming attempts spiked during holiday season
Among the scams that have seen increased activity is "brushing," which involves unsolicited packages shipped through third-party sellers.
USPS's 'Project Safe Delivery' leads to 27% drop in mail crime
"Project Safe Delivery" has cut letter carrier robberies by 27% since May 2023 and has led to more than 2,400 mail crime ...
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USPS seeing an uptick in scams
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 ...
Thieves are ‘washing’ NC homeowners’ property tax checks. How to avoid the scam.
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, ...
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Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know
A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal Service ...
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USPS: No regular mail delivery, retail services on Monday due to federal holiday
The United States Postal Service announced there will be no regular mail delivery, and retail services will be closed, on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal retail ...
Warning Issued for USPS Scam Text: What to Look Out For
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 ...
Here’s how to avoid most common scams
One of the most common scams are imposter scams. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service wants to remind you that USPS will never send an unsolicited text. Any text or email claiming there has been a USPS ...
Scams: 6 tips that can help you stay safe. And yes, that E-ZPass one is still circulating
These scammers lull consumers into a false sense of trust, gain access to privileged information, and then drain financial ...
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Postal service reminds consumers to be alert for imposter scams
Postal inspectors are reminding consumers to be alert for imposter scams during National Consumer Protection Week, happening March 2-8, 2025. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince ...
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USPS gives tips on how to avoid being scammed
The Postal Service will never send you an unsolicited text. Any text or email claiming you have a USPS delivery problem is designed to steal your personal information. Delete these messages, but ...