Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Shipping Alert scams

 


Worcester County Sheriff's Office

ATTENTION: Beware of Fake Shipping Alerts!!!

Package Scam Alert!! Cybercriminals are sending messages claiming lost or late packages via UPS, FedEx and USPS. Be cautious!

Signs of a Scam: 

Unexpected delivery alerts

Urgent claims of lost items

Look for bad grammar and bad spelling

Clickbait links for "resolving" issues

Look at the sender's address and verify it matches the organization

Protect Yourself:

Verify tracking numbers on official websites

Contact the delivery service directly for confirmation

Avoid clicking on suspicious links


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