The US Postal Service (USPS) has warned about a scam involving fake text messages. These messages, appearing to be from USPS, often contain a suspicious link related to a USPS delivery. The public is advised not to click on these links unless they have signed up for USPS tracking requests.
The United States Postal Inspection Service confirmed these texts are a scam. The scammers aim to trick recipients into revealing personal or financial information. They often pretend to be a government agency, bank, or reputable company to appear credible.
The scammers are mainly seeking personally identifiable information. This includes usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, and other sensitive data. The public is urged to be cautious and avoid sharing such information.
To protect against these scams, USPS has a fraud prevention page. This page offers information on how to guard against consumer fraud. The public is encouraged to use this resource for safety.