If you received a fake USPS delivery text urgent notification message with m5smz.info link , read this to know what to do.
The text message claims you have a package From USPS and you should proceed to a website, which looks suspicious from this end.
The text message goes this way-
From: 747-732-4974
Urgent notification for USPS package 6J8L5 from 04/13/2020 Proceed to m5smz.info/RWNvWjafYo
So far we have received the fake messages from the following telephone numbers:
- 1 (347) 268-9893
- (216) 532-9084
- 1 (917) 935-7163
- 3322106098
- 1-458-201-9062
- (216) 816-5547
You shouldn’t click on it! It’s very dangerous, you might lose your personal information by clicking on such links from random text. It is likely a scam, because lots of people got such messages at the same time.
What Should You Do If You Receive Messages Like This
No matter how convincing it make sound, we advise you not to call the number or click the link, or attempt to send a message to the number. This is because once you do so, they would find a way to convince you to send money or your personal information.
If you were tricked by the scam, please contact your bank for help.
Don’t forget to forward suspicious, malicious, or phishing email messages to us Here. Also, you can report scams, untrustworthy websites and tell us why you consider the websites fraudulent.
Wendy
Wendy is an Entry-Level Security Analyst who's passionate about cybersecurity and dedicated to protecting people and organizations from emerging threats. She has a strong knowledge of cybercrimes, network security, vulnerability management, and incident response.