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17 cze 2024 · USPS® and the Postal Inspection Service are aware of the circulation of fake emails/email scams claiming to be from USPS officials including the Postmaster General. Please know USPS officials would never reach out directly to consumers and ask for money or Personal Identifying Information (PII).
Email Scams. Email scams can claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery or online postage charges. They usually contain a link or attachment that, when opened, installs a malicious virus or malware that can steal personal information from the customer's computer.
When you order something online, you might get several emails or text messages about your order: Confirming your order. Telling you it shipped. Saying it's out for delivery.
6 cze 2024 · Learn to identify USPS phishing emails on sight to protect against scams and malware that can steal your identity, take your money, and destroy your data.
6 lut 2024 · The CyberSafe at USPS team advises employees and contractors to take the following steps if they receive a suspicious email: • Slow down. Evaluate the message, particularly if it has an “urgent” request. • Check the spelling. Misspellings and grammar mistakes can indicate a phishing attempt. • Be wary of attachments.
26 cze 2024 · Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you? 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.
Scam Emails/Texts. Forward suspicious emails and texts to spam@uspis.gov, then delete. If you receive a suspicious email or text about a package delivery failure, forward it to spam@uspis.gov, then delete the email. Learn More
