ANSONIA — The Ansonia Police Department issued a scam alert today to inform citizens of a new fraudulent scheme involving fake shipping notifications via text message.
According to the alert, scammers are sending texts that claim a shipment has arrived but require address confirmation.
These messages include a link to a website that impersonates the official U.S.
Postal Service site, aiming to steal personal information from unsuspecting victims.
Authorities have identified a suspicious web address, https://uswz.rezhdtv, and are urging the public not to click on it as it is not affiliated with USPS.
The police department is advising residents to protect themselves by avoiding clicking on links from unknown sources, not providing personal information through unsolicited texts or emails, and always verifying the source before responding to such messages.
If there is any uncertainty regarding the legitimacy of a shipping notification, the police recommend visiting the official USPS website directly or contacting their customer service for confirmation.
The Ansonia Police Department is asking the community to stay vigilant, safeguard their personal information, and help spread the word about this scam to prevent others from falling victim.
