The Fort Myers Police Department is warning residents of fake text messages targeting USPS and FedEx users this holiday season.
According to FMPD, the message may claim you have a package with issues and ask you to click for more details.
The police department asks that you do not click the link. Once you click it, you will be asked to input personal information (Social Security number or bank details) to "confirm your identity" and receive a refund or update.
The scammers use your personal information to apply for credit cards and commit identity theft.
In order to protect yourself:
- Do not click suspicious links via texts
- Verify the sender
- Report the scam