# MA-438.122014: MyCERT Alert - FTC Releases "Package Delivery" Themed Scam Alert

**Date:** 24 Dec 2014  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-438.122014  
**Advisory ID:** MA-438.122014

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#### **1.0     Introduction**
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a Scam Alert addressing a "Package Delivery" themed phishing campaign regarding package delivery notifications from the U.S. Postal Service.  Scam operators often use false information linked to reputable organizations to imply the email is legitimate.
**2.0     Impact**
These updates address about the email that is bogus and there is no package delivery to pick up. If user downloads the attachment or click on a link, user is likely to end up with a virus or malware on user device.
**3.0 Recommendation**
Users are encouraged and recommended to review and take the following preventive measures to avoid email scam and malware affection on user device:
- Do review about the Package Delivery Scam, please refer below URL link for detail:
[FTC Scam Alert](http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/package-delivery-scam-delivered-your-inbox)
- Learn about email scam by referring to the recognizing and avoiding email scams, please refer:
[https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/articles-content?menu=4b05e0fb-afa1-408f-90ca-ea0edf4aca8b&id=ef2d7f44-cb8b-4026-8ebb-403299ac6708](https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/articles-content?menu=4b05e0fb-afa1-408f-90ca-ea0edf4aca8b&id=ef2d7f44-cb8b-4026-8ebb-403299ac6708
)
- It is important to keep your anti-virus software up-to-date. Please refer :
[https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/articles-content?menu=4b05e0fb-afa1-408f-90ca-ea0edf4aca8b&id=b83f4c4d-f1e2-4a9d-ab55-6389ae1f6efc](https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/articles-content?menu=4b05e0fb-afa1-408f-90ca-ea0edf4aca8b&id=b83f4c4d-f1e2-4a9d-ab55-6389ae1f6efc
)
Generally, MyCERT advises the users to be updated with the latest security announcements by the security organization and follow best practice security policies that are recommended.
For further enquiries, please contact MyCERT through the following channels:
E-mail : [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) or [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)
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**4.0     References**
- FTC Releases "Package Delivery" Themed Scam Alert
<https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2014/12/19/FTC-Releases-Package-Delivery-Themed-Scam-Alert>
- Package delivery scam — delivered to your inbox
<http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/package-delivery-scam-delivered-your-inbox>
- Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams
<https://www.us-cert.gov/security-publications/recognizing-and-avoiding-email-scams>
- FTC Releases “Package Delivery” Themed Scam Alert
<http://itsecuritynews.info/2014/12/20/ftc-releases-package-delivery-themed-scam-alert/>