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I click on a fake USPS text what should I do now?

I received a fake USPS text, I was awaiting something so I was stupid and clicked on it. Now I’m freaking out. I didn’t put any information in I deleted the text and changed a lot of passwords, I emailed usps but will I be okay? What should I do?


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Posted on May 20, 2021 8:47 PM

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Hi Roxy, the bottom line is if you did NOT enter any personal info then nothing is compromised so no need to be concerned.

Posted on May 21, 2021 1:02 PM

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May 20, 2021 9:07 PM in response to Roxy1221

Roxy1221 Said:

"I received a fake USPS text, I was awaiting something so I was stupid and clicked on it. Now I’m freaking out. I didn’t put any information in I deleted the text and changed a lot of passwords, I emailed usps but will I be okay? What should I do?"

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What to Do:

Secure your Privacy:


A. Report this to Apple

Go Here: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tips


B. Modify your Credentials:


C. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

I. Applies to Mobile Apple Devices:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


II. Applies to Mac:

Boot into Safe Mode and then Clear your Temporary Internet Files of Safari:

  1. Booting into Safe Mode: [hold down shift upon boot until the login screen appears]. See if this is still an issue. Safe Mode lets items run as default, without changes whatsoever. That is possible because caches of your macOS are temporarily disabled while in Safe Mode
  2. Clearing your Temporary Internet Files (Cookies & Cache) of Safari: Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data. Whereas Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.  Use this Link: Clearing History and Cache - Apple Communities


D. Clear "Other":

Applies to iPhone...

Clear the storage named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips

I click on a fake USPS text what should I do now?

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