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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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." ...

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 ...

Delivery scams and theft are particularly prevalent during the holidays when more packages are shipped, but they can happen year-round. Scammers are hoping shoppers are busy or distracted and will act ...

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 ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The holiday season brings an increase in online shopping and package deliveries, creating opportunities for scammers or thieves to target busy buyers. The Better Business ...