If you get an unsolicited text notifying you about a package delivery issue that needs attention, it’s likely not coming from the U.S. Postal Service.
According to a recent phishing report from software company Guardio, the Postal Service was one of the most imitated brands in phishing scams during the second quarter.
Last month, the USPS even issued a warning to customers that they need to be wary of mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you.
Bad actors are using such deceptive texts to try and get personal information from victims such as account usernames and passwords, Social Security number, date of birth, credit and debit card numbers or personal identification numbers, which will help them commit crimes such as financial fraud.