Cybercriminals

Postal Bulletin: Fraudulent Websites Are Getting Smarter — Pause Before You Click

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Fraudulent websites are becoming more convincing than ever. Cybercriminals now use artificial intelligence, realistic branding, and fake login pages to create websites that closely resemble legitimate organizations. According to Statista, more than 1 million unique phishing websites were detected worldwide during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the growing threat posed by fraudulent websites. Visiting these sites … Read more

Remaining vigilant will protect the USPS network from cyber attacks

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Social engineering scams can show up in the form of phone calls, text messages and emails. Do not give out confidential information without verifying the identity of the requester.

May 14, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to be aware of the growing social engineering threat to the organization. Social engineering is the use of deception and psychological pressure to influence people to divulge confidential information or grant unauthorized access to systems and data. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that exploit system vulnerabilities, … Read more

Did you get a package you didn’t order? – Take care not to fall victim to brushing scams

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August 5, 2025 The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to beware of brushing scams, which can lead to identity theft, compromised accounts and increased spam. Brushing involves sending merchandise to people who did not order it. Third-party sellers send these packages, typically containing low-value items such as household goods or gadgets, to raise … Read more

Postal Bulletin focuses on social engineering risks

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Social engineering schemes target Postal Service employees and contractors with deceptive tactics that convince individuals to reveal sensitive information or compromise systems.

Don’t pair personal devices with USPS phones, tablets and laptops

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Smart devices include watches, televisions, appliances, home security cameras and personal tablets and phones. They are part of the Internet of Things, also known as IoT.

Postal Bulletin: Beware of Text Message Scams

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Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages claiming to be from trustworthy companies. These messages encourage individuals to disclose personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Many people don’t realize that cybercriminals can also deliver phishing attacks through text messages, which is known as smishing. These types of scams … Read more

USPS: Watch out for coronavirus scams

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If you’re a Postal Service employee, watch out for scams that attempt to use the coronavirus pandemic to con you into revealing personal information. Emergency situations are prime opportunities for criminals to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Scammers are creating websites devoted to the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. These … Read more