Similarly, if you know that you haven't ordered a package recently or you're not expecting a redelivery attempt, receiving a USPS tracking delivery text is a sure sign of a scam.USPS scam texts follow many of the same patterns as PayPal scams, phishing attacks, and even scams on ...
It reads 'Postal Notice - You have a package that needs to be delivered, but it has been suspended due to an incorrect delivery address.' The text also has a link to what looks like a US Postal link attached. "In this case, scamme...
Scammers know that USPS is a trusted organization. Plus, many people have become more avid online shoppers in recent years. So getting a notification about a missed delivery doesn’t seem that unusual. Fraudsters send texts to enough people that they are likely to con at least a few ...
Users reported a phone scam about a failed delivery attempt, mentioning them or a loved one by name. One user received atext for their mom: “We have a failed delivery attempt. To change the address, call 469-709-7630 file# 196***.” 3. (904) 495-2559...DMV Notice... Creatas Im...
Beware of fake delivery texts that urge you to click on a link to find a problem with a package. They're only trying to steal your personal information when you click. USPS issued the warning Friday, alerting people about the sales scam and telling them not to click on the link. The ...
An example of a USPS text message scam.(Daniella Genovese / Fox Business) In some instances, scammers will craft messages telling customers that their package won't be delivered because there is an incomplete delivery address. Then the message will then direct the customer to click a link in...
What the Scam Looks Like We collectedseveral examplesof the text message scam thatTwitterusers had seen in May: Advertisement: What Are Authentic Text Messages from the U.S. Postal Service? The Postal Servicedoes send legitimate text messages to alert customers of delivery steps, but only if cu...
The USPS doesn't send out any such texts. It's a scam. I've seen the same thing as nonsense emails from FedEx, UPS, and other delivery services. They all include some type of linked file they want you to open. Fortunately, these files don't do anything on a Mac or iOS device si...
Scammers are targeting potential victims through their cell phones by sending them texts claiming to be from USPS, UPS, FedEx and other legitimate mail carriers. These texts claim they were unable to deliver a package, such as the delivery information being incomplete. ...
We should all know better by now, but I nearly fell victim to a new package delivery text scam the other day, and I don't want the same thing to happen to you. New USPS Text Scam Circulating Illinois Here's one thing I can guarantee about me; if you call or text me from a numb...