Never heard of smishing? Here's what to know about the fraudulent act, how to prevent it and what real tracking messages look like from the U.S. Postal Service. Deadlines to ship your packages: USPS, ...

What your wallet means: Sign up for USA TODAY's Daily Money newsletter. Does the USPS send tracking text messages? Yes, the USPS offers text message tracking of packages, but customers must ...

Does the USPS send tracking text messages? Yes, the USPS offers text message tracking of packages, but customers must register to initiate it. USPS does not send tracking texts or emails without a ...

The United States Postal Service will suspend mail delivery and retail service on Thursday, Jan. 9 in observance of the ...

According to the US Postal Inspector Service, the scam is simple: Someone sends you a text claiming your USPS package can't be delivered because some information is missing. The scammers ...

Scammers are using a hoax called smishing to try to deceive consumers who send packages through the mail. Experts share guidance on how you can avoid this scam.

nor a promise to finally get the package to Guatemala. Instead, USPS sent it back to the states. Tracking shows it was indeed sent through customs and as of Monday evening was a USPS facility in ...

The United States Postal Service is warning customers about a scam called “smishing” in which scammers send unsolicited text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link.