A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS)—and officials are urging caution.

The messages often claim that a package is delayed or that a payment is due, directing recipients to click a link that steals personal information.

The US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning customers about a rise in phishing and smishing attacks, where fraudsters send fake texts and emails that appear to come from USPS.

The messages often claim that a package is delayed or that a payment is due, directing recipients to click a link that steals personal information.

To combat fraud and mail theft, USPS launched Project Safe Delivery, a security initiative that has already led to a 27 percent reduction in letter carrier robberies and more than 2,400 arrests.

Authorities urge the public to report any suspicious messages or unexpected packages. More details are available on the official USPS website.

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