If you get an urgent text message about a package, it's probably a scam. Here's how to tell, and how to avoid getting suckered.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re anxiously awaiting a package, you’re likely keeping a close eye on shipping updates to know when to expect it. So when ...

Got a text message from USPS about a package that you don’t quite remember ordering? The impulse to click on the link to jog your memory about the delivery or to see why a package you were expecting ...

Monson authorities’ alert users of scam calls and texts ...

The Monson Police Department reported a recent increase in scam attempts, including texts and emails from individuals claiming to be from USPS regarding "urgent delivery issues." ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — You may have received a text recently from a number saying it's from the United States Postal Service. That message, if you got it, probably said something along the lines of a ...

Open your delivery upon receipt to check for damage or signs of tampering. Contact the seller immediately if you believe something is wrong with the shipment or it's not what you ordered. Also, review ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As millions of people wait for last-minute holiday packages, the Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to be on alert for a rise in delivery scams targeting distracted ...

CINCINNATI — With the holiday shopping season in full swing, scammers are targeting consumers with fake text messages claiming to be from delivery services like USPS, FedEx and UPS. Ann Loreax, an ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With millions of packages being delivered during the busy holiday season, scammers are sending fake text messages that appear to be from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, or UPS. These ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Scams come in myriad forms, from telephone calls to text ...