United States Postal Service, imposter scams

US Postal Service warns of imposter scams
It’s Consumer Protection Week and postal inspectors are reminding people to be alert for imposter scams. Those are scams that pretend to be from legitimate sources, like banks or government agencies,
Avoid impostor scams: Postal Service gives tips for National Consumer Protection Week
The Postal Service will NEVER send you an unsolicited text. Any text or email claiming you have a USPS delivery problem is designed to steal your PII. Delete these messages, but before you do, send the bogus text or email to [email protected].
Postal service reminds consumers to be alert for imposter scams
Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency. These fraudsters then take personally identifiable information and use it to steal victims’ money.
U.S. Postal Inspection Service Warns Against Imposter Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, running from March 2-8, 2025, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is issuing a stark warning about the growing threat of imposter scams—fraud schemes designed to trick consumers into handing over personal and financial information.
USPS warns of imposter scams during consumer week
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. USPIS said an imposter scam is when scammers work hard to convince someone they are a friend or relative or that they are from a legitimate source,
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