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August 24, 2022

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Scam text alert: Click this and it will steal your login

Scam text alert: Click this and it will steal your login

If you receive a text message from the U.S. Postal Service, beware. There's a good chance it's a smishing scam making the rounds. If you click on the text, criminals could steal your details. We'll share how this is happening and a few ways to avoid being scammed.

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