Beware of Suspicious Holiday Delivery Messages
Have you ever gotten an email or text message that’s supposedly from UPS or FedEx, complete with one of their logos — and it seems legit? It says your item is ready to ship but you need to update your shipping preferences. But here’s the lump of coal: the message is bogus and there is no package. Scammers are phishing for your information. And if you click on a link or download the attachment, you’re likely to end up with a virus or malware on your device that can steal your identity and your passwords.
Avoid any holiday confusion and follow these tips:
The weakest link. Don’t click. — If you get an unexpected email or text message, don’t click on any links — or open any attachments. If you think it could be legit, contact the company using a website or phone number you know is real. Don’t use the information in the email or text message.
Mal where? Guard against malware. — Make sure you keep your software up to date. Set your security software, internet browser, and operating system (like Windows or Mac OS X) to update automatically.