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  2. That text from the post office could be a scam. How to avoid ...

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    This type of text message could contain a web link and/or a phone number requesting a response. ... Report a mail-related smishing scam to the USPS Inspection Service by emailing spam@uspis.gov ...

  3. USPS warns about package tracking 'smishing' text messages ...

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    USPS tracking texts never include clickable links. How do you request text tracking from the USPS? People can request text message tracking by sending their package's tracking number to 28777 (2USPS).

  4. Beware of Fake USPS Text Messages - AOL

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    Smishing is a form of phishing involving a text or phone number. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us

  5. Package redirection scam - Wikipedia

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    A package redirection scam is a form of e-commerce fraud, where a malicious actor manipulates a shipping label, to trick the mail carrier into delivering the package to the wrong address. This is usually done through product returns to make the merchant believe that they mishandled the return package, and thus provide a refund without the item ...

  6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Best practices • Don't enable the "use less secure apps" feature. • Don't reply to any SMS request asking for a verification code. • Don't respond to unsolicited emails or requests to send money.

  7. Mail and wire fraud - Wikipedia

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    Mail fraud was first defined in the United States in 1872. 18 U.S.C. § 1341 provides: Whoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, or to sell, dispose of, loan, exchange, alter, give away, distribute, supply, or furnish or procure for unlawful use ...

  8. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    Once you log in to the scam site, they'll have access to your AOL account info, and the software can infect your computer with viruses or malware. Because of this, you should NEVER click on links or download files from any email you receive from unknown senders.

  9. Scammers love the holidays. Here's how to protect yourself.

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    One method to spot a phishing scam is to look at where the text or email is coming from, McGovern said. The USPS says it only uses "5-digit short codes" to send and receive text messages to and ...