Sheriff’s office warns against email scam related to shipping packages

The Greene County Sheriff’s office is warning people of a scam regarding shipping packages.

There have been reports of mass e-mails going out regarding shipments not being delivered due to a lack of address or other information.

The scammers then try to get you to pay a small fee to get the package released and try to gather additional information that could make you vulnerable in the future.

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The sheriff’s office is advising you to not click on any links or provide any personal information if you receive these emails. If you placed an order or are expecting a package, you can follow up directly with the company you ordered from.

“It’s always a red flag when you receive these types of unsolicited requests,” the Sherriff’s office said in a Facebook post.

SCAM ALERT Report of mass e-mails going out regarding shipments not being delivered due to lack of address or other…

Posted by Greene County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, February 2, 2024

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