LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Scammers are opportunists, always looking for their next victim, especially during the holiday season when packages are moving all across the nation. In this article, we are going to pinpoint some red flags to watch out for, and what steps you can take to report these scams.
If you have recently received an unsolicited text message asking you to open a link from a number claiming to be from the U.S. Postal Service, do not click it.
This is a texting scam technique called “smishing” that is designed to collect your personal or financial information by saying a USPS delivery requires a response from you in a link.
It’s not a new scam, but it does tend to circulate around periods where people can fall for it more easily.
