Smishing is the practice of sending text messages disguised as a reputable source, like the U.S. Postal Service.

Mail carriers are warning the public of a scam that involves texts coming from stranger pretending to be them.

According to the US Postal Inspector Service, the scam is simple: Someone sends you a text claiming your USPS package can't ...

Perhaps one of the most popular scams is "smishing," which, in the case of holiday mail, appears as fraudulent text messages ...

Smishing is the practice of sending text messages disguised as a reputable source, such as the U.S. Postal Service.

The agency is warning about this. The scam works by sending fake text messages to trick people into sharing information or ...

Scammers are using a hoax called smishing to try to deceive consumers who send packages through the mail. Experts share ...

The USPS warns you should never click on links from unknown senders. They also tell customers to keep in mind that the USPS will never contact you via text message, unless first initiated by a ...

Receiving texts from a number claiming you need to open a link from USPS? Yep, we got them, too — and it's not legitimate. Here's what to be aware of for this season's round of 'smishing' scams.

As holiday package deliveries increase, scammers are using "smishing" text messages to impersonate USPS and trick people into revealing personal or financial information.

If customers want to receive updates about packages, they must sign up for the service by visiting the USPS website. Officials are calling the scam "smishing." According to the Federal ...