Stay alert for ‘smishing’ scams pretending to be from USPS targeting online shoppers. Do not click on suspicious links to avoid falling victim. Why have I never heard of this before?
I think I remember getting this notice from the United States Postal Service around the holidays, but now since it’s Easter, I guess Grandparents and family members send packages through the mail.
If you’re a frequent online shopper (and let’s be honest, who isn’t in 2024) the Federal Trade Commission and United States Postal Inspection Service want you to be aware of a recent scams that reached New Jersey cell phones and emails.
What is “Smishing”?
According to uspis.gov, Smishing is a form of phishing that comes to your text message, a weird phone number, or email. “These scammers often attempt to disguise themselves as a government agency, bank, or other company to lend legitimacy to their claims. USPS utilizes the 5-digit short codes to send and receive SMS to and from mobile phones.”…