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Millions of packages are being delivered every day during the holiday season.
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So, you might not think twice about receiving an email or a text about a delivery from the Postal Service.
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But you should. How would the Postal Service even have your email address or phone number? The answer is: They don't.
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These are bogus messages sent by scammers that look like they're coming from the Postal Service.
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The message contains fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery
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and provides a link to click on to find out when delivery is expected.
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But that click can activate a virus, which can steal personal information
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such as usernames, passwords, or financial account information -
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stored on your mobile phone or computer.
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Here are some tell-tale signs that an email or text is bogus:
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It contains poor grammar or spelling errors.
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It tells you immediate action must be taken.
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It requests personal information.
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The Postal Service does not send unsolicited emails or texts about package delivery attempts. If you receive such an email, don’t open it.
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Forward it to SPAM@USPIS.gov, then delete the email. And just delete the text.