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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
Business
Jamie Feldman

New Scam Targets Holiday Shoppers

Stack of unopened box packages on porch of home.

A new scam has arrived along with your packages this holiday season. But like many others, this one starts with a text.

According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the fake package delivery scam begins when you receive a message from a so-called “delivery person” who claims to be having trouble finding your house and asks you to call them. Once you're on the phone, they may ask for details like your full name, address or credit card information.

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