Jun 17, 2024 · USPS® and the Postal Inspection Service are aware of the circulation of fake emails/email scams claiming to be from USPS officials including the Postmaster General. Please know USPS officials would never reach out directly to consumers and ask for money or Personal Identifying Information (PII).

Feb 4, 2025 · The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to guard against phishing emails to protect the network from cyberattacks. A phishing email is an attempt by a scammer posing as a legitimate institution or person to lure the recipient into providing sensitive data such as credit card details, personally identifiable information and passwords.

Feb 6, 2024 · A typical USPS employee or contractor with computer access receives about 120 emails on a given workday. The Postal Service wants employees and contractors to watch out for phishing emails, which are how cyberattacks often originate.

Email scams can claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery or online postage charges. They usually contain a link or attachment that, when opened, installs a malicious virus or malware that can steal personal information from the customer's computer.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to be aware of online scams that can pose a threat or cause harm to the organization. While individuals can fall victim to many different types of scams, cybercriminals commonly prey on their intended targets — via texting or email — for financial gain. Some of these scams include:

Aug 26, 2024 · Text messages claim to be coming from the United States Postal Service, saying they are unable to deliver a package … unless you confirm your address at a link in the message. News4’s Susan...

Jan 29, 2024 · The U.S. Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service have issued a warning about a fake email circulating that claims to be sent from USPS officials, including the Postmaster General.

Jan 28, 2025 · Unwanted messages often lead to scams. Report them. Use your phone’s “report junk” option or forward unwanted texts to 7726 (SPAM) and unwanted emails to your email provider. To help you cut down on junk mail: Register with DMAchoice.org to decide what types of mail you do and don’t want from marketers.

Jan 29, 2024 · USPS® and the Postal Inspection Service are aware of the circulation of fake emails/email scams claiming to be from USPS officials including the Postmaster General. Please know USPS officials would never reach out directly to consumers and ask for money or Personal Identifying Information (PII).

Here are some tell-tale signs that an email is bogus: It contains poor grammar or spelling errors. It states that immediate action must be taken, or there'll be dire consequences. It requests personal information under the guise of reconfirming information. The Postal Service does not notify customers about package delivery attempts by email.