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Coverage dated December 16, 2024

'Smishing': US Postal Service issues warning about text message scam. Here's what to know

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

The U.S. Postal Service is warning customers to be wary of a common text message scam known as smishing.

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  1. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    'Smishing': US Postal Service issues warning about text message scam. Here's what to know (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The U.S. Postal Service is warning customers to be wary of a common text message scam known as smishing.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    What is ‘smishing’? USPS warns about text message scam. Here’s how it works (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The "smishing" scam comes in the form of a text message and aims to steal your personal information. Here’s what to know

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