The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a scam related to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and other home delivery companies.
The scam, which the sheriff’s office says is “common, but elaborate,” involves the scammer sending a text message saying the person receiving the text has a package “that could not be delivered due to an address error.”
The text message then provides a link for the intended victim to pay a fee “or enter personal data.” If anyone receives such a text, do not click on the link.
The USPS will never ask you to pay for or request personal information via a text message for non-delivery of a package, the sheriff’s office said. Instead, postal employees will leave a pink slip on your door or in your mailbox stating that your package is at the post office.
(Photo: An example of a scam text message where the scammer pretends to be the United States Postal Service, courtesy of the Grayson Co. Sheriff’s Office)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
