Politics & Government
Beware of Bogus E-mails About Package Delivery
The U.S. Postal Service warns consumers that someone is sending e-mails that contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery.
Some postal customers are receiving bogus e-mails about a package delivery. The e-mails contain a link that, when opened, installs a malicious virus that can steal personal information from your computer.
The e-mails claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery. You are instructed to click on a link to find out when you can expect your delivery.
But Postal Inspectors warn: Do not click on the link!
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Like most viruses sent by e-mail, clicking on the link will activate a virus that can steal information—such as your user name, password, and financial account information.
What to do? Simply delete the message without taking any further action.
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The Postal Inspection Service is working hard to resolve the issue and shut down the malicious program.
If you have questions about a delivery or wish to report spam, please call 1-800-ASK-USPS.
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