When you're anxiously awaiting a package, you're likely keeping a close eye on shipping updates to know when to expect it. So ...
It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, but ...
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 ...
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Spotting and avoiding Parcel delivery scams

I got a text asking me to click on a link to reschedule a parcel delivery I’d missed. I was waiting for a parcel from Royal Mail at the time, so I clicked on the link and was asked to make a payment.
With Black Friday a little more than a week away, online shopping is about to get a little crazy. The chaos of this time of year makes it a perfect time for scammers to take advantage. That's why the ...
Just as millions of Americans are sending presents and cards this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service is warning about a scam sent via text message. According to the US Postal Inspector Service, ...
With online shopping a daily habit for many, scammers are banking on you clicking without thinking. The “package delivery scam” is on the rise, targeting consumers via text, email and even fake door ...
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 ...
As Christmas quickly approaches, many families scramble to find last minute gifts by ordering online and having their packages sent directly to their homes in time for the holiday. That means billions ...
Panaji: Crime branch n Tuesday detected an alleged fake parcel delivery scam and arrested one person from Odisha. Crime ...