A new, but familiar scam is being used to lure unsuspecting victims into downloading dangerous malware that can steal all of the information on your computer and make you a victim of identity theft.  it starts with an email that you receive that appears to have been sent by either the United States Postal Service, USPS Global, Global Services or the United States Postal Service Customer Service.  The email is a phony.  It purports to tell you that a package is being held and that you are being charged for each day that you do not claim the package.  It refers to a phony reference number for the package and provides you with a link to click on to obtain further information.  Merely opening the email will not cause you any  harm, but if you click on the link, you will download the devastating malware.

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Never click on links from sources of which you are not absolutely clear are legitimate.  If you have any question or doubt, call a telephone number for the legitimate company being used as the lure that you know is accurate to confirm whether indeed the email message is a scam.