USPS text message scams are becoming more and more common lately, especially with the holiday season approaching. You’ve probably received a text message recently saying that your package is being held at a warehouse because it can’t be delivered for one reason or another. The text message might even provide a weblink to that looks exactly like the USPS website. These text messages are mostly scams. 

• If you receive an unsolicited text message telling you that your package can’t be delivered, do not interact with it.
• A USPS text message scam can only harm you if you willingly provide personal information.
• You can avoid a USPS text message scam by checking the sender, the URL (website address), and possibly the spelling and grammar.

Let’s go over how to avoid falling for these USPS scam texts.



1. The USPS will only text message you if you have already registered to receive text messages about a specific package on the tracking page. You will only receive text messages about that specific package, not any others. If you have not registered to receive text message updates about your package, then the USPS will not text message you.
2. USPS Text Tracking Tool
3. What happens if you click on a smishing text? In most cases, you should be safe to open text messages. the sender can’t do anything to you as long as you don’t text back or interact with the message.
4. Check the sender, which should be USPS.com, and you should only be directed to USPS.com for information on your delivery.
5. Spelling and grammar can be a giveaway that it's a scam, but not always!

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

See webpage for dates and number of lessons for each class.

• Android Phone
• iPhone: Getting Started
• iPhone: What's Next
• Mac Computer Basics 1
• Windows 11: An Introduction
• Windows 11 Advanced - ONLINE
• Microsoft Word: For Beginners and Beyond
• Organizing Your Memories with Mac Photos
• PC Computing Basics 2
• Photoshop Elements: Photo Editing & Project Creating
• Smartphone Photography
• Where Are My Photos?
• iPad: Getting Started
• iPad: What’s Next

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

Classes are listed chronologically.

See webpage for dates and number of lessons for each class.

iPhone & iPad classes just added.

• PC Computing Basics 2
• iPhone: Getting Started
• iPad: Getting Started

Webinars are held over Zoom,

Seminars are at local libraries.

• Android Phone: Getting Started Webinar on Jan 8

• Google: More than a Search Engine Webinar on Jan 24

• Streaming Video Webinar on Jan 30

• What is Artificial Intelligence and how will it affect me? Webinar on Feb 5

• Smartphone Photography Webinar on Feb 21

ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at Open House in Huntington, Bay Shore, & Blue Point.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout before the webinar.

SEMINARS ARE IN-PERSON & LIBRARY HOSTED:

Registration is managed by our host library. Their registration link will be provided on their website, our email blasts, and our webpage.

SOLD OUT:

Please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org

to receive an email with information as to when the course (webinar, seminar, class or workshop) is offered again. Please include the name of the course you are interested in.

COMPUTING DEVICES:

Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets. It is NOT recommended to Zoom using your smartphone due to the smaller screen size.

ZOOM HELP IS AVAILABLE:

 If you need instructions on downloading and using Zoom, click here:

HOW TO JOIN A ZOOM CHAT.