It looked like a very legitimate delivery confirmation from USPS. 3 years ago 1181 1 I clicked on the USPS text message scam I received a text from USPS today that said "your package is ready for delivery" and had an URL that took me to a website with Amazon logo. The prompt enco...
(WSET) — You may want to check your phone and see if you've recently got a suspicious text. It's a scam designed to look like it's coming from the postal service. It reads 'Postal Notice - You have a package that needs to be...
Clicking links inside a USPS scam text message may install a virus or other malware on your device. If you accidentally click, run a malware scan immediately. Don’t reply.Replying can help scammers verify that your number is active. Instead, delete all spam text messages and block the ...
If the link in the USPS text message scam text is clicked, potential victims will be taken to the USPhelping website where they will be asked for their information. If the requested information is submitted, it will be used fraudulently by the scammers....
Report a mail-related smishing scam to the USPS Inspection Service by emailing spam@uspis.gov. In the email, include your name and the following information: Copy and paste the suspicious text message into the email. A screenshot of the text message showing the phone...
Here's the lowdown on how to figure out if a text message claiming to come from the U.S. Postal Service is real or a scam.
Scammers are getting more advanced every day. From a simple text that says to "track your package with this link," or a message that promises to help pay off loans or give you a coupon code, there are a variety of tactics used.
Scam text I received a scam text on iPhone and unwittingly clicked on the link. Said “link unavailable” do I need to worry that my phone has been accessed? 3 years ago 549 1 I clicked on the USPS text message scam I received a text from USPS today that said "your package is ...
If the link in the USPS text message scam text is clicked, potential victims will be taken to the USPhelps website where they will be asked for their information. If the requested information is submitted, it will be used fraudulently by the scammers....
According toUSPS: "Smishing", a form of phishing, is an unsolicited SMS (text) message. Victims will typically receive a deceptive text message that is intended to lure the recipient into providing their personal or financial information. These scams often attempt to impersonate a government agency...