JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — The Jeffersonville Police Department is alerting the public of a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages from the United States Postal Service (USPS).
Authorities have issued a warning to ensure that the community is "informed and vigilant."
What you need to know about the scam:
- Beware of any text messages claiming to be from USPS requesting personal information. The USPS does not use text messages to obtain such details.
- Be wary of unsolicited messages that allege issues with a package delivery. Scammers often use such tactics to deceive individuals.
- If you receive a message that seems suspicious, take the time to independently verify its authenticity by contacting USPS directly through official channels.
- USPS tracking updates will be from a 5-digit number. Be cautious if you receive tracking messages from unfamiliar or suspicious sources.
If you would like to report a suspected scam related to USPS, please send an email to spam@uspis.gov or forward suspicious messages to 7726.
“By working together, we can help protect our community from falling victim to scams," Police Chief Kenny Kavanaugh said.
If you have information regarding this crime please contact the Jeffersonville Police Department Detective Division at (812) 285-6535 or Dispatch Center at (812) 283-6633.
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