{"id":22345,"date":"2023-01-04T13:52:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T21:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=22345"},"modified":"2023-01-04T13:55:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T21:55:20","slug":"watch-out-for-the-usps-scam-text","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/watch-out-for-the-usps-scam-text\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out For The USPS Scam Text"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you been receiving texts that appear to be from USPS? If so, it&#8217;s important to know that they could be part of an elaborate USPS scam text aimed at stealing your personal information. Unsuspecting recipients have already been targeted with a clever text message claiming they\u2019ve used the service to send something valuable, usually money or goods, which requires instant &#8220;verification.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make matters worse, there is even a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/whose-phone-number-is-this\/\">phone number urging victims to call<\/a> and provide their financial details before the package can proceed. In reality, this entire process is really just an attempt by criminals to steal customers&#8217; hard-earned cash in exchange for nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay alert and read on as we discuss how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-identify-scammer-pictures-what-to-look-out-for-when-talking-to-someone-online\/\">identify and protect yourself against these types of malicious attempts by scammers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-the-usps-scam-text-works\">How The USPS Scam Text Works<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The USPS scam text is one of the most pernicious scamming methods currently out there. In this type of scam, users receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/phishing-text-message-scam-the-usps-amazon-and-fedex-delivery-scam-to-watch-out-for\/\">text message from an unknown number claiming to represent the USPS<\/a> service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The texts typically ask for personal information, such as banking details or even passwords, essentially <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/google-devices-location-tracking\/\">giving away<\/a> control of the unsuspecting user&#8217;s identity. Unfortunately, many <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/youversion-bible-romance-scam-how-scammers-use-religion-to-scam-people\/\">people have been duped by this scam<\/a> already, and it\u2019s important to be aware of the danger posed by scammers like these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid being targeted by the USPS scam text, it&#8217;s essential to stay vigilant and delete any suspicious-looking messages without clicking on links or entering any <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-remove-data-from-your-smartphone-what-types-of-personal-data-are-stored-on-your-smartphone\/\">personal data<\/a>. Doing so can help ensure you won&#8217;t become a victim should this type of fraud reach your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-texts-look-like\">What The Texts Look Like<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTM3vjeWQAIR-P2-1024x945.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22346\" width=\"636\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTM3vjeWQAIR-P2-1024x945.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTM3vjeWQAIR-P2-300x277.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTM3vjeWQAIR-P2-768x709.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTM3vjeWQAIR-P2-640x591.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTM3vjeWQAIR-P2-400x369.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTM3vjeWQAIR-P2.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTdjo1UXwAIKPri-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22347\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTdjo1UXwAIKPri-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTdjo1UXwAIKPri-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTdjo1UXwAIKPri-562x999.jpeg 562w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTdjo1UXwAIKPri-400x711.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FTdjo1UXwAIKPri.jpeg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"1\" data-type=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-email-address-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-email\"><\/i> <span>Email<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"2\" data-type=\"3\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-phone-lookup\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-phone\"><\/i> <span>Phone<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"3\" data-type=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-username-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-username\"><\/i> <span>Username<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"4\" data-type=\"5\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-address-check\/\" class=' address_search_menue '><i class=\"si-location\"><\/i> <span>Address<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"5\" data-type=\"4\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-image-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-image\"><\/i> <span>Image<\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-7\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.all\">\n            <div class=\"row list  active name-list\">\n                <div class=\"col-sm-6 border-rt\">\n                    <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter name here\" aria-label=\"Enter name here\" value=\"\" maxlength=\"100\" name=\"full_name\" aria-required=\"true\">\n                    <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here<\/label>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-sm-6 si-triangle-down\">\n                    <select name=\"country\" ><option value=\"US\">United States<\/option><option value=\"CA\">Canada<\/option><option value=\"GB\">United Kingdom<\/option><option value=\"AF\">Afghanistan<\/option><option value=\"AX\">\u00c5land Islands<\/option><option value=\"AL\">Albania<\/option><option value=\"DZ\">Algeria<\/option><option value=\"AS\">American Samoa<\/option><option value=\"AD\">Andorra<\/option><option value=\"AO\">Angola<\/option><option value=\"AI\">Anguilla<\/option><option value=\"AQ\">Antarctica<\/option><option value=\"AG\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/option><option value=\"AR\">Argentina<\/option><option 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value=\"GG\">Guernsey<\/option><option value=\"GN\">Guinea<\/option><option value=\"GW\">Guinea-bissau<\/option><option value=\"GY\">Guyana<\/option><option value=\"HT\">Haiti<\/option><option value=\"HM\">Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands<\/option><option value=\"VA\">Holy See (Vatican City State)<\/option><option value=\"HN\">Honduras<\/option><option value=\"HK\">Hong Kong<\/option><option value=\"HU\">Hungary<\/option><option value=\"IS\">Iceland<\/option><option value=\"IN\">India<\/option><option value=\"ID\">Indonesia<\/option><option value=\"IE\">Ireland<\/option><option value=\"IM\">Isle of Man<\/option><option value=\"IL\">Israel<\/option><option value=\"IT\">Italy<\/option><option value=\"JM\">Jamaica<\/option><option value=\"JP\">Japan<\/option><option value=\"JE\">Jersey<\/option><option value=\"JO\">Jordan<\/option><option value=\"KZ\">Kazakhstan<\/option><option value=\"KE\">Kenya<\/option><option value=\"KI\">Kiribati<\/option><option 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value=\"MD\">Moldova, Republic of<\/option><option value=\"MC\">Monaco<\/option><option value=\"MN\">Mongolia<\/option><option value=\"ME\">Montenegro<\/option><option value=\"MS\">Montserrat<\/option><option value=\"MA\">Morocco<\/option><option value=\"MZ\">Mozambique<\/option><option value=\"NA\">Namibia<\/option><option value=\"NR\">Nauru<\/option><option value=\"NP\">Nepal<\/option><option value=\"NL\">Netherlands<\/option><option value=\"AN\">Netherlands Antilles<\/option><option value=\"NC\">New Caledonia<\/option><option value=\"NZ\">New Zealand<\/option><option value=\"NI\">Nicaragua<\/option><option value=\"NE\">Niger<\/option><option value=\"NG\">Nigeria<\/option><option value=\"NU\">Niue<\/option><option value=\"NF\">Norfolk Island<\/option><option value=\"MP\">Northern Mariana Islands<\/option><option value=\"NO\">Norway<\/option><option value=\"OM\">Oman<\/option><option value=\"PK\">Pakistan<\/option><option value=\"PW\">Palau<\/option><option value=\"PS\">Palestinian 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Arabia<\/option><option value=\"SN\">Senegal<\/option><option value=\"RS\">Serbia<\/option><option value=\"SC\">Seychelles<\/option><option value=\"SL\">Sierra Leone<\/option><option value=\"SG\">Singapore<\/option><option value=\"SK\">Slovakia<\/option><option value=\"SI\">Slovenia<\/option><option value=\"SB\">Solomon Islands<\/option><option value=\"ZA\">South Africa<\/option><option value=\"GS\">South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands<\/option><option value=\"KR\">South Korea<\/option><option value=\"ES\">Spain<\/option><option value=\"LK\">Sri Lanka<\/option><option value=\"SR\">Suriname<\/option><option value=\"SJ\">Svalbard and Jan Mayen<\/option><option value=\"SZ\">Swaziland<\/option><option value=\"SE\">Sweden<\/option><option value=\"CH\">Switzerland<\/option><option value=\"TW\">Taiwan, Province of China<\/option><option value=\"TJ\">Tajikistan<\/option><option value=\"TZ\">Tanzania, United Republic of<\/option><option value=\"TH\">Thailand<\/option><option value=\"TL\">Timor-leste<\/option><option value=\"TG\">Togo<\/option><option value=\"TK\">Tokelau<\/option><option value=\"TO\">Tonga<\/option><option value=\"TT\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/option><option value=\"TN\">Tunisia<\/option><option value=\"TR\">Turkey<\/option><option value=\"TM\">Turkmenistan<\/option><option value=\"TC\">Turks and Caicos Islands<\/option><option value=\"TV\">Tuvalu<\/option><option value=\"UG\">Uganda<\/option><option value=\"UA\">Ukraine<\/option><option value=\"AE\">United Arab Emirates<\/option><option value=\"UM\">United States Minor Outlying Islands<\/option><option value=\"UY\">Uruguay<\/option><option value=\"UZ\">Uzbekistan<\/option><option value=\"VU\">Vanuatu<\/option><option value=\"VE\">Venezuela<\/option><option value=\"VN\">Viet Nam<\/option><option value=\"VG\">Virgin Islands, British<\/option><option value=\"VI\">Virgin Islands, U.S.<\/option><option value=\"WF\">Wallis and Futuna<\/option><option value=\"EH\">Western Sahara<\/option><option value=\"YE\">Yemen<\/option><option value=\"ZM\">Zambia<\/option><\/select>                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter email here\" name=\"email\" maxlength=\"100\" value=\"\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Email<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter phone here\" name=\"phone\" maxlength=\"12\" value=\"\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.phone\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Phone Number<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter username here\" name=\"username\" maxlength=\"100\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Username<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter address here\" name=\"address\" maxlength=\"100\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.address\"  autocomplete=\"off\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Address<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"row list image \" >\n                <span>Browse and upload image here <\/span>\n                                    <form method=\"post\">\n                        <input type=\"file\" name=\"image[]\" aria-label=\"Search an Image\" aria-required=\"true\" accept=\"image\/*\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.image_single\">\n                        <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Image<\/label>\n                        <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"search_type\" value=\"4\" \/>\n                    <\/form>                \n                                    <div class=\"file-progress-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"file-progress\">\n                        <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val anim\" style=\"display: block;\"><\/label>\n        \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"go\"  data-js-r=\"search.go\">Search<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Bulk -->\n       \n    <p class=\"respect-privacy\"><span class=\"si-secured-fill\"><\/span> We Respect Your Privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n    var uploaded_images = [];\n<\/script><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-a-scammer-get-into-your-phone-by-text-message\">Can A Scammer Get Into Your Phone By Text Message?<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-1250x938.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GQTFSWK4AZF4DO6N76LLI3TQ4Q-400x300.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this digital age, our phones are often extensions of ourselves. They house important <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/deviantart-scams-fake-gift-cards-and-phishing-links-steal-artists-personal-information\/\">personal information<\/a> and valuable data. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so critical to be aware of the various <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-block-a-phone-number-get-rid-of-robocalls-and-scam-text-messages-once-and-for-all\/\">scams that can get into your phone via text message<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A USPS scam text is a popular phishing attempt that typically entices users with promises of packages being waiting for them at USPS.com. These malicious links, in turn, can break down security barriers designed to protect you and give criminals access to everything from banking credentials to contact information and <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-find-someone-on-all-social-networks-for-free\/\">social networks<\/a> accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting ourselves from these sorts of scams starts with education. Understanding how they work, what they look like and simply taking the time to research any suspicious message before clicking on links or entering personalized details online.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happens-if-you-open-a-text-from-a-scammer\">What Happens If You Open A Text From A Scammer?<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-640x640.webp 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-120x120.webp 120w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6GXJSERSGBFZTNXDNCY5EVOZAE.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Opening a USPS scam text can lead to numerous issues and complications. While the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xbox-live-scams-player-2-is-a-scammer-trying-to-steal-your-account\/\">scammers typically try<\/a> to trick people into providing private personal data, theft of financial information is also possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the scammers may use malicious links in the USPS scam text in an attempt to download malware onto your device. As such, opening a USPS scam text can infect your device with viruses, trojans, or ransomware and expose you to privacy leaks or <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/identity-theft\/\">identity theft<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, it&#8217;s important not to open USPS scam text messages as they are likely illegitimate attempts at stealing sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-avoid-the-usps-text-scam\">How To Avoid The USPS Text Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>USPS scam texts are a rampant issue throughout the United States, and they can lead to financial losses if victims aren\u2019t careful. To prevent these scams, it\u2019s important to remember that USPS employees will never use <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/scam-text-messages-watch-out-for-scammers-who-ask-for-your-social-security-card\/\">text messages to ask<\/a> for personal information or request payments for products or services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The USPS does not charge additional fees for services like package tracking or delivery changes, so if you <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/venmo-scams\/\">receive a text offering any of these services in return for payment<\/a>, it is likely fraudulent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, USPS <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/amazon-prime-day-scams-2020-scammers-create-fraudulent-websites-to-trick-their-victims\/\">scammers may spoof legitimate USPS numbers to create<\/a> false urgency; look out for strange phrases or misspellings in any texts from USPS as further signs of possible fraud. Lastly, stay alert and be suspicious of any offers that seem too good to be true. When in doubt, <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/can-scam-phone-calls-come-from-voip-phone-numbers\/\">call USPS directly at their main phone number<\/a> to confirm the legitimacy of any messages received.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-you-open-a-usps-scam-text\">What To Do If You Open A USPS Scam Text<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you ever open a USPS scam text, it is important to take action. First, take a screenshot of the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-report-scam-text-messages\/\">text message<\/a> and any other related information which can be used as evidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-report-a-scam-email\/\">report the scam to USPS&#8217;s fraud reporting lines at 1-877-876-2455 and USPS via email<\/a> at phishing@USPS.GOV. Additionally, it is recommended that you run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure no malicious software was installed by the scammer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you provided any <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/social-media-security-how-protect-your-photos-personal-information-from-scammers\/\">personal information to the scammer<\/a>, take proactive steps such as changing passwords and notifying your bank to protect yourself from future risk.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snopes.com\/fact-check\/usps-text-message-scam\/\">best way to combat these types<\/a> of scams is to educate yourself and others on how they work. Be sure to forward this blog post or any other reliable source of information to anyone who may have received the USPS scam text message. 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