Here’s How To Avoid A USPS Text Scam In Texas

Every day in Texas, we receive many notifications on our mobile devices. We get emails, calls, and sometimes even emergency alerts. But scams can also be a possibility on our phones, and another one involving texts uses a familiar organization as a way to steal your data.

What Is The Scam In Question Affecting Texas?

The United States Postal Service recently released a video regarding how the scam itself works:

As said in the video:

“It’s a scam...These texts are part of an international phishing scheme that’s designed to steal personal information from recipients. If you click on that link in the text message, you’ll be inviting the scam artists into your life.”

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Unfortunately, these scams fool some people. But it's not just the USPS being spoofed. A Texas organization was also affected by this same type of scam recently.

Texas Department of Transportation's Issues With This Scam And How To Avoid

KXAN reported that false text messages like the ones described in the video have affected TxDOT since the end of last year and the beginning of 2025. So the Lone Star State isn't a stranger to the issues. But how do you avoid them?

The simple answer is to simply not answer the text and report it. You can use the "Report Junk" feature on your phone, and alerting the Federal Trade Commission at 7726 (SPAM).

Remember to avoid these "smishing" scams in the state of Texas and stay safe!