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If you get a USPS scam text, you need to do this ASAP

Online shoppers are out in full force this holiday season. According to Adobe Analytics, consumers spent $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday in 2024—a 7.3% increase over past year—making it the highest ...

Google sues cybercriminals behind E-ZPass, USPS text scams

While the company is unsure of the scammers behind the plot, Google believes a host of those responsible are based in China.
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QR code scams are on the rise—Here’s how to spot them and protect yourself

The USPS is warning about a rise in QR code scams, including “mystery” packages designed to trick people into scanning ...
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U.S. Postal Inspectors Warn Customers to Avoid Scams that Use Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning U.S. Postal Service customers that scams using artificial intelligence (AI) make old cons and tricks appear more ...
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AI SCAMS: What they are and how to spot them

WASHINGTON (7News) — Artificial Intelligence is rapidly advancing, and so are the scams. They are becoming more convincing and harder to detect than ever before, so it is more critical now to stay ...