Tc_paola — Vdp003.7z

: If you are expecting a package, use the official website or app of the carrier rather than clicking links in a text.

: Avoid opening the link or downloading the file.

: The .7z file is a compressed archive that likely contains malware designed to steal sensitive data from your device, such as login credentials or credit card information. TC_Paola vdp003.7z

: You can report the scam by forwarding the message to 7726 (SPAM) or emailing a screenshot to spam@uspis.gov.

: Messages often include a deadline (e.g., "within 12 hours") to pressure you into acting without thinking. : If you are expecting a package, use

This particular file name has appeared in campaigns where scammers impersonate trusted entities like the , UPS , or toll agencies . They often claim there is an "incomplete address" or "unpaid fee" for a package delivery to create a sense of urgency.

I think I just fell for a USPS text scam, let me know what I should do! : You can report the scam by forwarding

: Official organizations like the USPS or Apple will never send unsolicited texts asking for personal info, payments via text, or for you to download suspicious files. What to Do If You Received the Message