Jun 20, 2024 · Quishing, short for QR code phishing, is an identity fraud scam utilizing QR codes. Scammers post physical images of QR codes in a high traffic location or send them via email or text message.

Jun 19, 2024 · The Postal Inspection Service is warning USPS employees and the public about a form of phishing — called quishing — that uses fake QR codes to commit identify fraud. The scam typically starts with an unsolicited text message, email, social media post …

Oct 2, 2024 · The USPS parcel scam text is a phishing message sent to trick users into clicking malicious links. The text claims there is an issue delivering your package and that you need to “confirm your zip code.”

Jun 26, 2024 · Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you? If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, then don’t click the link! This type of text message is a scam called smishing.

Dec 19, 2024 · A "brushing" scam, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, involves a person receiving a package they never ordered. Often, there's no return address or the return address is a retailer.

Jan 30, 2024 · The latest cybersecurity scam occurs when you receive an email that contains a QR code and instructions to scan it to address a problem, such as reentering your credit card number because the payment on a recent online purchase didn’t go through.

Mar 5, 2024 · Postal Service employees have fallen victim to these scams, in addition to quishing, which uses fraudulent QR codes. USPS is encouraging employees and contractors to: • Beware of phone calls or text messages that ask for personal or business information — or demand you take immediate action.

Have you ever received a QR code from an unfamiliar email address or via text message urging you to scan right away? If you do, then don’t scan the QR code! This type is a scam called quishing.