BBB on Homes: Follow tips to avoid delivery scam

Some consumers have recently been getting text messages that say a major delivery carrier needs them to “update delivery preferences” on a package by clicking on a link. The problem? The text is a scam, and the link results in theft of personal information.
Most consumers love the convenience of making purchases online and having them shipped straight to their doorstep, but with millions of packages delivered each year, con artists and thieves have developed many ways to steal from s