LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - With the holiday season right around the corner, the U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers about scams targeting people expecting holiday packages.

Ahead of the busy shipping season, USPS has launched “Project Safe Delivery” to highlight safety features and educate the public about common scams during the holiday season. The initiative comes as package volumes typically surge around major holidays.

Common scam tactics

Mark Inglett, a strategic communications manager for USPS said criminals often send fake email or text messages claiming to be from the post office attempting to deliver a package.

“You might get a text message saying, we’re trying to locate you to get you a package or something like that,” Inglett said. The Postal Service doesn’t do that,”

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