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Postal Bulletin covers smishing, vishing
March 7, 2024 Postal Bulletinâs latest edition, published March 7, explains the ongoing threat of smishing and vishing. Updates to the organizationâs policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. Source: USPS Postal Bulletin – March 7, 2024
Postal Bulletin: Beware of Text Message Scams
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 donât realize that cybercriminals can also deliver phishing attacks through text messages, which is known as smishing. These types of scams…
USPS:Â Tips to avoid scams at tax time
If youâve received a text message or email from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your taxes, thereâs a good chance it was a scammer trying to con you out of your tax refund. Tax scams become pervasive as April 15, the deadline to file federal taxes, nears. Scammers, impersonating IRS representatives, use phishing (email),…
USPS:Â âSmishingâ brings email phishing to phones
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….