With fewer than two weeks before Christmas, time is ticking to make those purchases so there’s enough time to have them delivered. Scammers are also trying to trick you in what appears to be a purchase and delivery scam. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.
There you are, minding your own business and you receive a text from a number that you don’t recognize. The text says
something about a delivery that is scheduled in the coming days. You don't remember ordering anything but maybe someone else sent you a package.
You click on the link and without your knowledge malware is downloaded onto your phone and now has access to its files. Pamela Hernandez of the Better Business Bureau in Springfield, MO handles these issues year around and has this advice.
“So the best thing you can is try to keep track of your packages, I know it’s hard. Don’t click on the link. Go directly wherever you purchased the item where that’s Amazon or some other online retailer, and look for your shipping status.”
Last week, visitors to the Better Business Bureau’s scam tracker reported a delivery scam requesting a $3 fee and the customer's debit or credit card number to complete the delivery. To search scams in our area visit BBB.org/scamtracker For 89 9 KRPS, I’m Fred Fletcher-Fierro
