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[Runner26]

I just want to remind everyone to never click on any link. I received this and I almost clicked on it because I sent a few packages and expecting a few packages. 

I did forward the text to USPIS (7736) and to Verizon (my carrier). If you have Verizon, go to My Verizon>Block Calls and Messages.

[BlueFinch]

Yep, I've received several reported issues regarding problem deliveries. They all immediately go in the trash.

Just this morning this situation was being discussed on the news. So many people are falling for it because it can look legitimate. However, two groups, the young and seniors are their desired targets, per this news report. They're often less versed on risks.

It's the season for predators to surface from their dark holes. It takes some of the joy out of the holidays to have to watch your back constantly. 

[Othereeeen]

@Runner26 

SIgh......ANOTHER scam....my email box is full of these every day...I guess they are counting on people to forget they have packages ordered this time of year and will fall for this scam...

Thanks for posting this reminder of ANOTHER scam. I get them in texts too to my phone.

It never ends....

Another con I've seen a ton of lately...those "get lower car insurance for ***some small monthly *** amount....just give us the following information and we'll get back to you with a quote..."

then they ask for the usual...name, address, etc...and your vehicle  make and model and VIN sometimes....and SOMETIMES your SS number, although now I see they make a point tto say no SS needed ( another con).

Now they have all your infor. Your VIN for your car is in a LOT of databases out there. 

Imagine what they can do with this information.

And that's BEFORE they sell your info to someone else. 

Just enough to cobble together your identity.

Moral is..CALL the  real insurance companies for quotes...YOU intitate the call.

Never ends.

O yes ...One more con.....There is NO "3500 dollar grocery card" for seniors.

SOME Medicare Advantage Plans offer cards with cash benefits for REALLY low income people...but you must be on Medicare, also have dual coverage ( medicare ANd medicaid)...and you still have to pay that plan premium.)

The SS website  wwa.gov  has warnings about this scam.  Also Medicare.gov.

THese are official websites....not some con man with a foreign email address.

It's just ANOTHER con to get your data....you give them all your personal info and VOILA you're "not elegible".   

Too bad...you just gave them everything these cons need to steal your identity.

Be Smart. 

[geezerette]

@Runner26 

I just got done deleting that same message!😂

[Puzzle Piece]

Thanks for sharing.  

When do these criminal elements stop.  

[Runner26]

Unfortunately/fortunately I don't watch news by design. I was so closed to fall for this and I do know better. It was early in the morning and as I get older my mind isn't as sharp and often on autopilot. 

[Spacrazy]

I am so sick of these THIEVES!!!

[SactoSue]

Yup, yup, yup,

Been getting these scam emails reportedly from USPS, UPS, FedEx,  DHL, all sorts of similar stuff.   

That +63 country prefix of The Philippines is a huge clue.   I just send them all to spam mail.   

I agree with everyone above that the number and variety of spam, phishing, smishing and whatever else is accelerating this year and it would appear there is no end in sight.  I

I've also been reading about people scanning unprotected credit and debit cards with chips when you are out carrying them in a purse.    I bought a RFID credit card wallet that is really cool.  It is made by SECRID and has a small RFID casing for cards that has a pop-up feature when you need to use one.   It's is very small and I could easily travel with this and my phone for times when you don't want to be lugging a purse around.

I'm also disabling my ApplePay for a while because I think that is too risky in situations where you might have your phone stolen.

I also use cash for payment inside stores if I can.   

I only go to gas stations that will have secured card slots - preferably Costco, but when traveling with just fo in and prepay cash.   I really am very leery of the card skimmming potential around us. 

[Still Raining]

So many seem to be getting through in the last couple of weeks.  Often with an area code I am by.  

Busy season.  My blocked numbers are getting really long.

[on the bay]

I got an email from Peacock saying welcome (didn't have my name though) and agree to terms etc. I don't have Peacock and never did. I always wonder how they get your email.