DENVER — A viewer named Adree sent Steve On Your Side a screenshot of a text message he received last week claiming that a package had been put on hold and directing them to visit a website to update ...

Open your delivery upon receipt to check for damage or signs of tampering. Contact the seller immediately if you believe something is wrong with the shipment or it's not what you ordered. Also, review ...

As Christmas quickly approaches, many families scramble to find last minute gifts by ordering online and having their packages sent directly to their homes in time for the holiday. That means billions ...

It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, but ...

Fake text message alerts claim to be from legitimate courier service URL requests personal or financial information to arrange redelivery If in doubt, go to the official website and enter your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re anxiously awaiting a package, you’re likely keeping a close eye on shipping updates to know when to expect it. So when ...

Parcel delivery scams are becoming increasingly common. Ones involving texts and emails are known as phishing scams, and aim to trick you into giving away your personal information and financial ...

(WISH) — With the increased deliveries to homes during the recent holidays, people saw a recurring scam involving text messages that appear to be from the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Serivce in ...

CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROACH HAS MORE. ACCORDING TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, A NEW PERSONALIZED TWIST ON SHIPPING SCAMS HAS SURFACED. IT INVOLVES A TEXT MESSAGE FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lars Daniel covers digital evidence and forensics in life and law. The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s ...