"Smishing"--beware!

jc2721

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I recently ordered a couple of parts from S&W and delivery was expected yesterday (Friday 8/16). It did not arrive as expected but this morning I received a text message from "USPS" informing me that my delivery was delayed because of an incomplete address and a link was provided to update my address.

DO NOT CLICK on any link, even if it looks "official!" I smelled a rat when a $.30 "redelivery charge" was imposed--fortunately I did not provide any further information (CC #) and I blocked the caller numbers--I noticed when I went to block the numbers that it was a "group" conversation and there were 3 other numbers listed on the message.

This may not happen to you, but it did happen to me and I almost got taken in, so please learn from my mistake!

BTW my parts arrived with today's delivery and the printed label from S&W was perfectly clear and correctly addressed.
 
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I often get those messages when I am expecting a package. I suspect the scammers somehow have access to the USPS tracking info.
 
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Think about it. Why would the USPS have your phone number? Or your e-mail.
If you have a USPS account or have used their notification system for tracking updates they could have either or both depending on how you set it up.
They have a thing called informed delivery, they take a pic of you mail and send it to you.
I don't have this account because my mailbox is 2' from the door, but I have family members that their mailbox is 1/2 mile from their door and they have that account.
I'll bet a large percentage if people have used the tracking notification system and many younger people use the informed delivery.
 
If you have a USPS account or have used their notification system for tracking updates they could have either or both depending on how you set it up.
They have a thing called informed delivery, they take a pic of you mail and send it to you.
I don't have this account because my mailbox is 2' from the door, but I have family members that their mailbox is 1/2 mile from their door and they have that account.
I'll bet a large percentage if people have used the tracking notification system and many younger people use the informed delivery.

I don't use informed delivery, my daughter does and while it shows you what is coming it often does not arrive for another day or two.

I have used the tracking and the only notification I have received are ones I specifically requested.
 
I don't use informed delivery, my daughter does and while it shows you what is coming it often does not arrive for another day or two.



I have used the tracking and the only notification I have received are ones I specifically requested.

I was thinking once you're in their system, you're there for life.

I could be wrong though.
 

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