National Consumer Protection Week is March 3â9, 2024 Weâre sure youâve heard the adage, âIf it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.â In an ever-changing financial environment, this still rings true today. In the current landscape where customers can be contacted by varying means (i.e., telephone, email, text messages, and the U.S….
Verifying identity credentials that individuals provide online, such as name, address, and Social Security Number (SSN), is increasingly important as government experiences higher identity fraud levels. Several potential roles exist for the Postal Service to contribute to government efforts to create and implement more secure identity verification systems. The emergency disbursement of trillions of dollars…
The Postal Inspection Service has a message for consumers: Donât become a âsmishingâ victim. The law enforcement agency is warning the public about the scam â short for SMS phishing â in which fraudsters impersonate banks, credit card companies and even the Postal Service in text messages to lure recipients into divulging personal financial data….
