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Some merchants may provide a refund upon seeing the item delivered to the same ZIP code; however this is generally used by fake online stores when selling items. This scam exploits a flaw in the tracking system; online tracking will usually only show the ZIP code the package was delivered to, instead of the full address. [6]
In the parcel mule scam, scammers often attract their victims under the guise of a bogus work-from-home opportunity, [1] although other angles, such as a romance scam may be used to lure victims. [1] Victims begin to receive packages, often with high value contents (such as consumer electronics or designer clothes and shoes) at the address they ...
UPS Text Message Scam During this scam, you’ll receive a text notifying you about a UPS delivery, complete with fake tracking numbers, that was missed and needs to be rescheduled.
“An Amazon email scam can look exactly like a real Amazon email, or can be poorly crafted, and everything in between,” according to Alex Hamerstone, a director with the security-consulting ...
Scammers are using a hoax called smishing to try to deceive consumers who send packages through the mail. Experts share guidance on how you can avoid this scam.
As the holiday season approaches, so do more scammers intent on fleecing money out of vulnerable or unprotected victims. Per ABC News, Amazon has already begun takedowns of more than 20,000 ...
To avoid a scam, the Federal Trade Commission recommends users preview URLs linked to QR codes for red flags like random strings of letters, misspellings, or switched letters. Trust your gut
• Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.