US Postal Service New Package Delivery Scam

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Updated: Jun. 28, 2020 2020-06-28T13:29:41
Posted: Jun. 1, 2020 2020-06-01T13:34:59
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The fake "US Postal Service New Package Delivery" email below is just one of the hundreds being sent by cybercriminals to their potential victims. The fake mail contains a link to a malicious file that will infect the recipients' computer if they attempt to click the link, download, and open the malicious file. Therefore, online users are asked not to follow the instructions in those email messages. They are advised to go directly to www.usps.com and sign into their accounts from there instead. Once they have signed into their accounts, they will be notified of important messages.

The "US Postal Service New Package Delivery" Scam

Subject: USPS_ : Hello You Have A New Package_

From: Usps_ dslsports@earthlink.net

Sent: Friday, May 29, 2020, 2:36 PM

USPS Logo

Hello !!!

Your item is out for delivery on MAY 28, 2020 at 7:10 am in CINCINNATI, OH 45208.

USPS expects to deliver your package today between 9:15am and 1:15pm.

Tracking Number: 9549013634670078227333

Out for Delivery

Package out for delivery.

Between 9:15am and 1:15pm

Between 9:15am and 1:15pm

Tracking & Delivery Options

My Account

Online users who have already been tricked by the phishing scam are asked to change or reset their US Postal Service password by clicking here. Or, they can contact the US Postal Service for help at 1-800-344-7779.

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October 1, 2020 at 1:25 PM by info
"From: USPS <diatomous@pinweelproductions.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 05:45:35 PM PDT
Subject: United States Postal Service new order
USPS.COM
We have sent you a message
Our companys courier couldn't make the delivery
More information"
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June 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM by info
"USPS - Your Postal Store order Could not be shipped
Sat 6/27/2020 11:53 PM
From: "USPS."
Order #: 1298322566
Hello.
Your package is still waiting for confirmation.
Order #: 1298322566
Placed on: June 26, 2020.
Status: Order Delayed Shipped.
REQUESTED
PRODUCED
DELIVERED
Carrier: USPS
Tracking Number: 7784445117436
Item QTY
Purple Heart Medal 2019 Purple Heart Medal 2020
Sheet of 20
3
$1 Statue of Freedom $1 Statue of Freedom
Sheet of 10
2
The Postal Store® ships all in-stock orders with USPS Tracking™. Please allow 5 - 7 business days for in-stock items to be shipped.
The Postal Store® cannot accept orders for shipment outside the United States, but we do ship to APO/FPO/DPO addresses and U.S. territories. Learn More
If your local Post Office is unable to fulfill your order of Expedited Shipping Supplies within 1-2 business days, your order will be fulfilled by our distribution center within 3-5 business days.
If your order contains pre- or back-ordered items, all in-stock products will ship within 5-7 business days and any pre- or back-ordered items will ship separately as they become available.
All stamp and philatelic orders are charged a $1.30 Handling Fee on domestic orders of up to $50.00, and $1.80 if the order is greater than $50. These fixed handling fees apply to only the portion of the order total that is stamp and philatelic products.
Refunds
To see if this transaction is eligible for a refund, review our refund process.
Learn More"
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June 23, 2020 at 11:04 AM by info
"Order #: 1298322566
Hello.
Your package is still waiting for confirmation.
Order #: 1298322566
Placed on: June 22, 2020.
Status: Order Delayed Shipped.
REQUESTED
PRODUCED
DELIVERED
Carrier: USPS
Tracking Number: 7784445117436"
Another scam.
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