The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has issued a Crime Alert regarding bogus emails sent to postal customers.
According to the agency, some postal customers have received email messages claiming to be from the U.S. Postal Service and referencing a package delivery or online postage charges.
Recipients of the emails are told to click an email link, open an attachment or print a label contained within the message.
The agency warns consumers receiving such messages not to open them. Doing so could result in the installation of a malicious virus that can steal personal information from your PC.
Some of the information that could be stolen as a result includes user names, passwords and even information regarding specific financial accounts.
The agency suggests that those receiving the messages should simply delete the message without taking any further action.
Those who wish to report receiving postal-related spam can do so by calling (800) ASK-USPS or by sending an email to spam@uspis.gov .
Additional information on the crime alert is available at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service website, https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/ .
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service website also includes information on reporting a wide range of postal-related criminal activities, including mailbox vandalism, mail theft and fraud, identity theft and false change of address.