Fraudulent text messages, containing fake delivery notifications and tracking links, are being sent to residents claiming to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS). These messages, known as smishing text messages, come from scammers with the goal of stealing personal information such as passwords and credit card numbers, from their victims. With the increase in online shopping and delivery tracking, these scams are becoming more frequent.
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- Do not click unknown links especially from numbers you do not recognize or expect a link from.
- Never share your password or security pins with others
- Keep close tabs on your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø account. to the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Mobile App or Online Banking often and review your monthly statements. Contact ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø if anything doesn’t look correct.
- Change your password often and use complex passwords for your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø account. Read more about password protection.
- Set up alerts on your account for added visibility on account changes or transactions.
- Add a password to your ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø account for in-person or phone-based transactions for extra protection.
- Contact us at (866) 674-2824 immediately if you believe your identity has been compromised.
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