Is there a USPS scam going around?

“No one will call, text, or email you from the federal government to ask for your information to ‘help’ you order free kits. Only a scammer will contact you, asking for information like your credit card, bank account, or Social Security number. Do not respond,” the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns on its website.

Does USPS text you about packages?

1.Mobile device initiated request: when a customer requests Text Tracking via their mobile device, USPS will provide a single text response with the latest tracking activity for the package. If a user would like additional updates on that package, a subsequent request needs to be sent.

Is there a USPS scam email?

Postal inspectors said consumers should be aware that the USPS does not send text messages or emails about unclaimed packages or delivery attempts. To help consumers beware of the scam, the postal inspectors issued the following tips: Do not click on any links or attachments.

What happens if you click the fake USPS link?

What Happens If You Click on a Phishing Link? Clicking on a phishing link or opening an attachment in one of these messages may install malware, like viruses, spyware or ransomware, on your device. This is all done behind the scenes, so it is undetectable to the average user.

Why is USPS asking for my SSN?

Next they ask for a small amount of money to “re-deliver” your package. Then they’ll ask for credit card information – after that has been entered, a screen will pop up, asking for your date of birth and social security number to “verify and protect” your identity.

How do I know if USPS text is real?

Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. If you receive a text message or an email that says it’s from the United States Postal Service, officials say don’t click on the link.

What happens if you click on a spam text link?

Attackers sometimes masquerade as a legitimate company to entice their target. Once you click on the seemingly genuine link, you’ll be redirected to a malicious website prompting you to use your credentials. Clicking on a phishing link may also install malware into your device to monitor and steal your data.

Is there a shipping scam?

Posing as a delivery company, scammers send a fake delivery notification to you via text message or email. They claim that you have missed the delivery of a package or you have to pay a delivery fee to get the package. The notifications always contain a phishing link that the scammers want you to click on.

How do I find out if someone is using my address for credit?

Here are some signs you should look out for that may suggest someone is diverting your mail.

1. You receive a move validation letter.
2. You stop receiving mail.
3. The billing address for your credit card changes.
4. You get notified that an account has been opened in your name.
5. Go paperless with the important stuff.

Is this USPS Tracking request text message a scam?

  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. Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message or phone number.

What is the USPS pick-up package scam?

What is the Scam? Individuals receive email notifications from scammers posing as the USPS, stating a package could not be delivered to their residence. The fake notification instructs the recipient to click on a link within the email in order to “print a delivery label and pick up the package at their local post office.”

What are some common delivery scams?

Many delivery scams start with a text message or an email about delivering a package to your address, according to the Better Business Bureau. These messages often include a “tracking link” that you are urged to click in order to update your delivery or payment preferences.

Is that USPs email about mail delivery legit?

In today’s world of package tracking and interconnectivity, an email from the U.S. Postal Service or even our Inspector General regarding mail delivery might seem legitimate. That’s what the scammers want you to think.