On Your Side: USPS warns of text scam that could cost you your identity

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  • On Your Side: USPS warns of text scam that could cost you your identity

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  • @Reciter5613
    @Reciter5613 8 місяців тому +53

    I've been getting these for a while. Every time I block them I get a text again from a different number. It's annoying!

    • @lizettemcgough495
      @lizettemcgough495 8 місяців тому +11

      I get the same thing I block and report and I get another text messages almost every day with different numbers

    • @mahnoornadeem9706
      @mahnoornadeem9706 8 місяців тому +3

      Same here

    • @RaisedxFist
      @RaisedxFist 6 місяців тому +4

      I'm in Alberta, Canada and We also get these text scams as well.
      I blocked around 3 different scam numbers within the past 2.5 months.

    • @-lord1754
      @-lord1754 3 місяці тому +3

      Maybe im dumb but doesnt this mean you have info leaked online?

    • @RaisedxFist
      @RaisedxFist 3 місяці тому

      ​@@-lord1754
      It's happening all over.

  • @kanekozlowski8030
    @kanekozlowski8030 9 місяців тому +38

    I just got this. I sent them a picture of my hairy butt hole

    • @annt.7785
      @annt.7785 9 місяців тому +6

      And that's exactly what you're supposed to do 😂😂😂.

    • @KingStr0ng
      @KingStr0ng 8 місяців тому +1

      Based

    • @GodsChosen69
      @GodsChosen69 8 місяців тому +9

      can you send me that pic as well, for research purposes?

    • @Bryan_sonicfan199
      @Bryan_sonicfan199 4 місяці тому +2

      How the hell does this have 17 likes it’s supposed to have 10k

  • @nickreyes4570
    @nickreyes4570 9 місяців тому +49

    Since this is USPS, wouldn't it be considered a federal crime??

  • @Susie4Jesus
    @Susie4Jesus 6 місяців тому +21

    I just got this text and thank God this video is out here! Thank You🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @kimbelismoretacuevas8788
      @kimbelismoretacuevas8788 5 місяців тому +1

      But did you receive your package?

    • @Susie4Jesus
      @Susie4Jesus 5 місяців тому

      @@kimbelismoretacuevas8788yes I did, but it was not coming from this scammer 😊

  • @aaabbb-ve9po
    @aaabbb-ve9po 4 місяці тому +5

    I got this today… the same day my actual package was supposed to be out for delivery. I decided to check the tracking on the site I bought the item from and it was already delivered to my mailbox. I am so glad I didn’t fall for it. And I almost did bc the timing was just SO perfect almost like they knew I was expecting a delivery.

  • @lamo6865
    @lamo6865 15 днів тому +2

    I literally got one this morning, and I’m so grateful I figured out it was a scam before I could submit my information to total strangers

    • @Geno2733
      @Geno2733 12 днів тому +1

      A good red flag is if the phone number starts with anything other than "+1".

    • @Nameer401
      @Nameer401 10 днів тому +1

      I’ve gotten so many of them since last August and I just delete them annoying as fuck

    • @lamo6865
      @lamo6865 10 днів тому

      @@Geno2733 What’s crazy is that I found out it was a scam because of the outdated Twitter logo on the bottom, because in the actual site it has the current logo for Twitter (the stupid X)

  • @rationallyright4626
    @rationallyright4626 10 місяців тому +17

    This is why I don't click on random links sent to me....

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 місяців тому +5

      I don't open any unsolicited texts or texts from people I don't know .
      I think just opening them could allow spyware into your devices

  • @ButterButterCheese69
    @ButterButterCheese69 10 місяців тому +31

    Thanks y’all saved my ass

  • @aliciacleeland2257
    @aliciacleeland2257 6 місяців тому +5

    I just got one of these on Saturday, I didn’t really read it and immediately deleted and reported it as junk!

  • @lizettemcgough495
    @lizettemcgough495 9 місяців тому +8

    I've been getting this text everyday and with different numbers my phone is protected where I block spam and calls and still receive it plus i dont clink the link

  • @ENFPerspectives
    @ENFPerspectives 8 місяців тому +5

    USPS put a notice on my door, lost the letter I supposedly had (from the IRS), and wanted my phone number incase they found it. 🙄 I didnt give it. They can deliver the letter to me.

  • @arpwcos2011
    @arpwcos2011 5 місяців тому +2

    I definitely had one of these. These people are desperate for me to fall for the scam. They even added to me to a tracking group. Phone companies need to fix this as soon as possible.

  • @Randomonium66
    @Randomonium66 8 місяців тому +9

    I get a text from a different number every day, I guess forever...kinda bullshit, and super pathetic, I'd never fall for something with a clearly fake url

    • @W888H
      @W888H 6 місяців тому

      I’m saying bro!!! How the fuck do people not check their links before clicking on them..

    • @justsleeponit.
      @justsleeponit. 6 місяців тому +1

      @@W888Hbecause im fucking 12 . like i didnt start ordering shit online until recently- i put my address and name in not my card info tho. idk man

    • @joshthomas2676
      @joshthomas2676 7 днів тому

      What if I didn’t click the link but texted them f you,can they still scam me even tho I didn’t click the link

  • @azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508
    @azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508 6 місяців тому +3

    That makes no sense. I already paid shipping costs when I bought the item and why would I give them my social security number? Also if they're claiming incomplete address information and I know I gave them the exact address then that's their mistake. Why would I pay extra for a mistake they made?

  • @BlueThunderboltFireAlarm-um4rp
    @BlueThunderboltFireAlarm-um4rp 10 місяців тому +3

    I had one sent to me a few weeks ago.

  • @_galahad_1217
    @_galahad_1217 7 місяців тому +17

    I fell for this 🤦‍♂️ the timing was just perfect, my international shipment just arrived in the USA when I got this text.

    • @ni7414
      @ni7414 7 місяців тому +5

      have you had any federal issues? i fell for it too and i’m now i’m scared

    • @_galahad_1217
      @_galahad_1217 7 місяців тому

      @@ni7414 not so far

    • @joseespindola6818
      @joseespindola6818 6 місяців тому +6

      Same here anything bad happend to you ?

    • @_galahad_1217
      @_galahad_1217 6 місяців тому

      @@joseespindola6818 I deactivated my card and got a new one, nothing was stolen

    • @W888H
      @W888H 6 місяців тому +2

      How do you guys not check the links before clicking on them.. they clearly look fake! Even if they try their hardest to make it look legit you can still see the link on the message they send you.. it’s common sense man don’t click unknown links.

  • @azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508
    @azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508 5 місяців тому +3

    The funny thing is after I got this scam message USPS ended up sending my package back for no reason. That's when I learned USPS takes no accountability for their mistakes. USPS sucks.

  • @kaylaphillips8685
    @kaylaphillips8685 8 місяців тому +5

    yea i had to delete my cards cuz fail for it

  • @vincentmartinez222
    @vincentmartinez222 6 місяців тому +1

    I just blocked the number after i saw the text felt risky event opening it to block the number

  • @soniarena5250
    @soniarena5250 5 місяців тому +1

    I got the text this morning at 6:58 am. The link is included, but it is not a hyperlink so I had to put the address in the search bar. When I entered the address on my work computer it said that this is a dangerous site. That is when I searched and found this video. I have to packages that should be arriving today, one that is expensive, so the text seemed legitimate.

  • @Cartooony3265
    @Cartooony3265 6 місяців тому +2

    Just almost got hit with this scam a minute ago. Thanks!

  • @wturner777
    @wturner777 4 дні тому

    I just got this text the other day. I ignored it, deleted it and reported it spam.

  • @carmensandoval8855
    @carmensandoval8855 3 місяці тому

    I just got a text message like that:(
    This video just safe me from this scammer 🙏
    Love videos like this ❤️

  • @seiken3385
    @seiken3385 11 місяців тому +4

    I just got this a hr ago but mines says [Track Package’s] instead of ups

    • @yoyoventura
      @yoyoventura 11 місяців тому +4

      Same. I just got the text this morning. Had to check online to make sure.

    • @kimbelismoretacuevas8788
      @kimbelismoretacuevas8788 5 місяців тому

      But did you receive your package?

    • @arpwcos2011
      @arpwcos2011 5 місяців тому

      ​@@kimbelismoretacuevas8788 scam

  • @Travionn
    @Travionn 4 місяці тому

    brooo tell me why i jus clicked da link ??? what gone happen

  • @domajackthesheepoid3948
    @domajackthesheepoid3948 12 днів тому

    I got the text and clicked on the link, but when I got to the credit/debit card second I didn't fill it out and closed out of the tab. I had some suspicions so I closed out before I filled out my card info. So I think I should be good.

  • @cacaman2185
    @cacaman2185 9 місяців тому +7

    My friend clicked the link but did not put anything in- what happens now?

    • @TheEyeballGuy
      @TheEyeballGuy 9 місяців тому +4

      Any updates?

    • @youngluna9226
      @youngluna9226 8 місяців тому +2

      Nothing happens as long as he didn’t not information

    • @ziityreek5370
      @ziityreek5370 6 місяців тому

      @@youngluna9226what if i put in my in my card information cuz i didn’t know?

    • @averagekobenienjoyer7639
      @averagekobenienjoyer7639 6 місяців тому

      @@youngluna9226I clicked a button that said update immediately after filling out address/email and it took me to card info and that’s where I stopped. Will they have my info now regarding my address/email even if I didn’t fill out card info or do I need to fill out the card info too in order for them to get all of the information that was filled in?

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 місяців тому

      I won't even open a text that's unsolicited especially from someone I don't know because even though people say opening it does not allow spyware in I don't believe it

  • @jimbower9268
    @jimbower9268 2 місяці тому

    I’ve had these before. I never click on a link, either in a text or e-mail.

  • @chrisphillips5198
    @chrisphillips5198 6 місяців тому +2

    I GOT it to today but ignore it

  • @TheMessageInChrist
    @TheMessageInChrist 3 місяці тому

    I've had this text for a while. I'm so glad I never clicked that link

  • @Katie-bl8xi
    @Katie-bl8xi 9 місяців тому +2

    I got it twice. I knew better.

  • @kashshhds8824
    @kashshhds8824 5 місяців тому

    I got this message and didn’t send or didn’t get send a package lol these scammers crazy

  • @Wafflesweber
    @Wafflesweber 10 місяців тому +1

    I got it and I clicked the link because I have signed up for the notifications! What do I do now?

    • @s_cutt
      @s_cutt 10 місяців тому +3

      Reset your phone and call 911 immediately

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 місяців тому

      But when you say you signed up for the notifications I'm under the impression it's just for that one time of the packages you're expecting .
      In other words , if you're not expecting any packages you shouldn't be getting a text from them .
      Were you expecting a package and did you open the text ? If so , did it turn out to be legitimate or what ?

  • @ShiannHanlon
    @ShiannHanlon 9 місяців тому +2

    i just got one but i deleted it and my phone detected it as spam

    • @kimbelismoretacuevas8788
      @kimbelismoretacuevas8788 5 місяців тому

      But did you receive your package?

    • @arpwcos2011
      @arpwcos2011 5 місяців тому

      ​@@kimbelismoretacuevas8788 stop asking that question. People are not gonna receive their packages from scams.

  • @kimbelismoretacuevas8788
    @kimbelismoretacuevas8788 5 місяців тому

    I ignored it, but I want to know if I will still receive my package?

  • @hollytheanimalcrossingfan
    @hollytheanimalcrossingfan 21 день тому

    Yeah i just got this scam text today. My phone didn't immediately list it as a scam (its pretty good at doing that)

  • @billyray1005
    @billyray1005 7 місяців тому +1

    Just got this text, but because I'm not dumb or a boomer, it didn't work

  • @Ayumuobsessed
    @Ayumuobsessed 10 місяців тому +1

    I got it just now thank god i did not click it I immediately report it and deleted it

  • @omarmartinez6729
    @omarmartinez6729 Годину тому

    Dude I gave out my address info but not my card info am I cooked?

  • @ninjaninja7449
    @ninjaninja7449 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank god this video is out

  • @skullissilly
    @skullissilly Місяць тому

    jokes on you i didnt even order shit 💀💀💀

  • @Clarrissaharrison
    @Clarrissaharrison 8 місяців тому +1

    I receive three Tex messages I hurry delete it

  • @1hunniit
    @1hunniit 4 місяці тому

    I got this text this morning

  • @Bryan_sonicfan199
    @Bryan_sonicfan199 4 місяці тому

    If i was like 20 i would believe and gotten a veris but it should me his email and i dont use ups

  • @OR10N_Cozz
    @OR10N_Cozz 2 місяці тому

    Did I Accidentally fall for this?

  • @user-wf6tl3hw8y
    @user-wf6tl3hw8y 6 місяців тому +1

    I fell for it so what’s gonna happen

    • @fiercetig3r
      @fiercetig3r 5 місяців тому

      idk bru i think i canceled mines before it went through but not 100 percent sure, anythin happen to u yet?

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 місяців тому

      If you scroll up to one of these threads you will see somebody saying they got one of these messages and it was about a package apparently from Italy and she owed nine cents on it and use her card .
      Then you see a reply to that person saying I did the same thing and they said they noticed small charges on their bank card coming from places like London ,Ohio , California .
      So now you need to check your bank statement or your bank activity every day to see if there are some small charges on it that maybe you would not have noticed and if that's the case you're going to have to get your card number changed with the bank maybe even other stuff I don't know you would have to call your bank though if there's any fraud at all

  • @ParisTyree0614
    @ParisTyree0614 5 місяців тому

    Damn I got this message but when I clicked the link it took me to the tracking page and had me pay .09¢ for re delivery it’s shipping from Italy apparently and it was supposed to be shipped in two weeks to a warehouse 😢 damn I don’t think my cards are at risk this the information kept buffering so I kept restarting it

    • @jasminguzman2396
      @jasminguzman2396 5 місяців тому +1

      Hey be careful, I did the same exact thing. It looked like it didn’t go through every time I refreshed it. Then I started noticing that there were small charges being made from London, CA, and even OH. Be careful and check your bank account to see if there were any charges that were made that weren’t you

    • @fiercetig3r
      @fiercetig3r 5 місяців тому

      @@jasminguzman2396how much were the charges?

    • @AlexLopez-en3yc
      @AlexLopez-en3yc 5 місяців тому

      @@jasminguzman2396 would you recommend getting a new card ?

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 місяців тому +1

      I'm confused ... were you actually expecting a package from Italy when they contacted you where was it just something out of the blue and you don't know anybody in Italy who would be sending you a package ?

    • @2wayscorer
      @2wayscorer 5 місяців тому

      ​@@jasminguzman2396hey can you please help me with this, i got scammed man and i dont know what to do

  • @OMG_itzJosh
    @OMG_itzJosh 4 місяці тому

    Bro this is the fucking 3rd time (I got this text 2 minutes ago) this has happened and the thing is I don’t care because I usually just track the sender I’ll tell you right now their usually from Delhi India or loni or something like that but yeah I’m not worried I got 1 arrested already so it’s just really annoying and stupid that you’ve been trying to scam a 17 year old now 18 and you get caught every time so yeah don’t worry about those only if you click the link then ur screwed

  • @FIALuvsRATZ
    @FIALuvsRATZ 5 місяців тому

    I just got this text

  • @light_animation6035
    @light_animation6035 10 місяців тому +1

    Well I didn't fill put anything and i could tell it was a scam

  • @VenomFan1998
    @VenomFan1998 5 місяців тому

    They not sneaky

  • @mikeoxlong8503
    @mikeoxlong8503 6 місяців тому +1

    What happens after I put my card info in??😭😭 SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP!

    • @bradyeatsrice3037
      @bradyeatsrice3037 6 місяців тому

      Did u get charged yet?

    • @SoraVampir
      @SoraVampir 6 місяців тому

      You get charged? You ok now?

    • @dir-gk
      @dir-gk 6 місяців тому

      He died.

    • @mikeoxlong8503
      @mikeoxlong8503 6 місяців тому

      No not yet but now I get a bunch similar text, at least 6-10 a day

    • @mikeoxlong8503
      @mikeoxlong8503 6 місяців тому +1

      @@dir-gkI’m alive bro😂

  • @PAVELSUBLEADER
    @PAVELSUBLEADER Місяць тому

    Bruh this happeneds to me every day I just want them to shut up

  • @bmaiceman
    @bmaiceman 3 місяці тому

    Lol I been getting this garbage text at least 2 years... .

  • @eina.
    @eina. 4 місяці тому

    I got this

  • @a.h.s5152
    @a.h.s5152 9 місяців тому +3

    I got a text like that today and i blocked and reported it, and deleted it.

    • @kimbelismoretacuevas8788
      @kimbelismoretacuevas8788 5 місяців тому

      But did you receive your package?

    • @arpwcos2011
      @arpwcos2011 5 місяців тому

      ​@@kimbelismoretacuevas8788 NO.

    • @gardensofthegods
      @gardensofthegods 5 місяців тому

      Who did you report it to ?
      I got a USPS text on solicited as I have not ordered anything and nobody I know is sending me anything right now so I didn't open it and immediately deleted it .
      But if it happens again who do I report it to