Wouldn’t it be easier for them to get a job? Seems so. But the scammers are at it again, this time targeting cell phones in the 620 area code with a fake notification from the U.S. Postal Service. Several area residents have recently reported receiving the text.
Melonie Vanscyoc, supervisor of customer service at the Iola post office, explained. “You’ll get a text message that says ‘Click on the link’ because you supposedly have a package here that you have to pay for, or there’s a problem with the shipping address, but it’s a scam.
“Don’t click on it. The post office would never send an unsolicited text message,” said Vanscyoc. “This isn’t anything new, but it’s really started to hit this area code recently.”
For more information, Vanscyoc advised residents to visit the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s website, www.uspis.gov. Visitors can report suspected fraud, learn about common scams, and gather tips to increase awareness.
