This holiday season is the time of giving. But unfortunately, some scammers see it as a time of stealing, as fraudulent text ...

“While the holiday season offers merriment, joy, and togetherness, fraudsters and their scams can dim the season,” the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the federal law enforcement arm of the ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - It’s the time of the year when almost everyone seems to be sending or receiving mail and packages and scammers are unfortunately taking advantage with “smishing” or ...

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

With Christmas coming up this week, many might still be waiting on packages to come in. That being said, scammers are trying ...

Unfortunately, retribution rarely happens to the anonymous scammers who ruin people’s lives and walk away without a backward ...

The consumers receiving the product often aren't "harmed" in the scam – and they often get to keep the free product – so some call the brushing scams "victimless" crimes. But the items are usually ...

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 ...

The answer is yes, USPS can refuse to deliver your mail. If not receiving mail becomes an everyday thing, it’s important to ...

The Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about an increase in package delivery scams involving fake text messages that appear to be from the United States ...

Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage with smishing scams.Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message or phone number. Victims will typically receive a deceptive text message ...

The U.S. Postal Inspector Service is warning about a series of scams during the holiday season including "smishing." ...