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 receive an email or text message about ...
The United States Postal Service is offering advice to help people avoid becoming victims of mail fraud scams.Officials with ...
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 ...
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, ...
Scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang in fake ransom notes sent to US companies via snail mail through the ...
Among the scams that have seen increased activity is "brushing," which involves unsolicited packages shipped through third-party sellers.
"There are many types of imposter scams," Inspector in Charge (INC ... The Postal Service will NEVER send you an unsolicited text. Any text or email claiming you have a USPS delivery problem is ...
Four people involved in a mail theft and bank fraud scheme were all sentenced to prison, according to court documents.
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 ...
The USPS says it is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with this reminder. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, ...