Have you received a package delivery notification email claiming to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS)? You could be the victim of a USPS email scam. Recently the USPS and the Better Business Bureau started spreading the word about a scam involving a fake package delivery notification.

Individuals have reported receiving an email stating that the post office was unable to deliver a package to them and asking them to download a confirmation slip that they should bring to the post office to claim the supposed undeliverable package. WARNING: Do not click the download link. The download is a virus that phishes for personal and banking information.

Some victims have also reported receiving phone calls claiming that you have an undelivered package. Instead of infecting your computer, ipad or mobile device with a virus, these scammers try to phish for personal and banking information over the phone.

What can you do to help avoid email scams? The Better Business Bureau offers the following tips:

1. Don't believe what you see. Scammers make emails appear to come from a reputable source. Just because it looks like an "@usps.com" address does not mean it's safe.
2. Be wary of unexpected emails that contain links or attachments. As always, do not click on links or open the files in unfamiliar emails.
3. Beware of pop-ups. Some pop-ups are designed to look like they've originated from your computer. If you see a pop-up that looks like an anti-virus software but warns of a problem that needs to be fixed with an extreme level of urgency, it may be a scam.
4. Watch for poor grammar and spelling. Scam emails often are riddled with typos.
5. Immediate action is necessary. Scam emails try to get you to act before you think by creating a sense of urgency. Don't fall for it.

Source:
 http://www.bbb.org/council/news-events/bbb-scam-alerts/2014/06/scam-alert-fake-usps-emails-carry-a-virus/