Expecting packages shipped to your home this holiday season? You’re not the only one… scammers are, too.
Did you get a text message with a shipment tracking code and a link to update your delivery preferences? It's a scam. Learn more.
We’ve learned of a phony “delivery failure notification” email making the rounds. It looks like it’s from the U.S. Postal Service — but it’s not. The email says you missed a delivery. But, it says, if you print the attached form and take it to your local post office, you can pick up your package and avoid penalties. The message might also include a link for more details.
Here’s the truth: the email is bogus and there is no package. And if you download the attachment or click on a link, you’re likely to end up with a virus or malware on your device.
Con artists often use the names and logos of familiar organizations to get under your guard. So how do you tell what’s legit and what’s a scam? Here are some ways to spot a bogus email:
- It tells you to click on a link or download an attachment
- It urges you to take immediate action
- It asks you to “re-confirm” personal or financial information
Another sure sign an email is a scam? If you hover over the link in the email, it won’t show the official website of the supposed sender — in this case, the U.S. Postal Service website.
For more tips, check out our articles on phishing and malware. And if you have questions about a delivery by the U.S. Postal Service, visit usps.com or call 1-800-ASK-USPS.
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In reply to Can i ask ?? by Mitch25
It could be a scam. You could call the company that delivers packages. Ask the company if there really is an airport tax.
You can ask someone who knows about tax rules in the Philipines. Maybe there is a fee to get your package, but maybe he is trying to take your money. If you think this is a scam, you can stop talking to him.
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If you are expecting a package from a shipping company or delivery service, contact the business. Ask if you must pay a fee to pick up the package, or to have it delivered to you.
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I receive a mail from Same day Express Courier. They asking me to pay the clearance tax for the package that sent to me. Cost 17 thousand PH money. Is it a scam? what should I do?
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If you did not ask for the package, and you do not want the package, you can say no when they ask for money.
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To find out whether you need a DEA permit to order or receive certain chemicals or drugs, go to the DEA website. If you have a question about whether you can receive a certain product through the mail in the US, go to the website of the US Customs and Border Patrol.
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In reply to Good day i have a package by makahiya
This could be a scam. If a stranger says he will send you a valuable package, and you must pay fees to get the package, it usually is a scam.
A criminal will make promises like this because he wants your money. Really, there is no valuable package. Often, he will ask for more and more fees.
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This FTC article has tips about what to do if you think your email account was hacked.
Just got an e-mail myself, I have not opened the “Shipment Label”, because it looked phishy from the start. Instead, I google search FedEx policies and found out they never send unsolicited e-mails to customers. Since I didn’t ask for an e-mail, this cannot be valid. Beware, this came from an e-mail address troy.glenn @ flmlawfirm. com. I tried to google the address and nothing was found…
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I have a package I am waiting for so this seemed legit at first. Then i looked at the sender's email address [ronald.shaw @ carroceriasseilan. com] does not reflect a USPS address.
attachment name (Item-Delivery-Details-4707468.zip) I am sure this is a scam and I want to warn others not to downwload and run the attachment -
here is the Email i received, 1/15/2017 looks like this...
Subject: USPS parcel #4707468 delivery problem Dear Adam, We can not deliver your parcel arrived at January 13. Please check the attachment for details! With gratitude, Ronald Shaw, USPS Parcels Operation Manager.
I got one from fedex. delivery. intl @ Saying since I am the reserver I need my name, address, phone number,ID card and next of kin. Why do you need ID card . Do you even ask for that
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