Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scammers are sending the "For You on Hold" package scam text message below to potential victims from 347-437-1689 with a link to the phishing website foryouonhold.com. The scam text message claims recipients have a package containing a product called 1.v11 Dyson that cannot be delivered unless the outstanding tax balance is paid. Recipients are then asked to click a link to the phishing website(for you on hold.com), which will take them to a phishing or fake USPS website that will ask them to make payment.
From: (347)437-1689Your track (#US91177J) containing the following products: 1.V11 Dyson Vacuum. Cannot be approved for delivery pending the outstanding tax have been paid. Current outstanding balance: $1.22. More info: foryouonhold.com/hv3j6
From: (347)437-1689
Your track (#US91177J) containing the following products: 1.V11 Dyson Vacuum. Cannot be approved for delivery pending the outstanding tax have been paid. Current outstanding balance: $1.22. More info: foryouonhold.com/hv3j6
If the requested payment information is submitted on the phishing website, it will be sent to the scammers, who will use it fraudulently. Therefore, if you have been tricked into submitting your financial information by the same scam, please contact your bank for help.
If you have received a Foryouonhold scam text message, please do not follow the instructions in it. Post it along with the telephone number it came from in a comment below to help inform others, then delete it.
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