Ad For Counterfeit Stamps Are Everywhere

you never know where they will pop up:


I know the forum does not have control over what ads show uphere.

Joe

I had the same ad a couple of days ago, but before I could take a screen shot it was gone


Peter

The new USPS policy of treating mail that is using counterfeit postage as abandoned just MIGHT have an impact. I just read an article where a reporter asked the USPS if that meant that the contents, if merchandise, would be auctioned and they gave a political answer of "that will be up to the inspectors." THAT might grab people's attention. Of course, as with drugs, the bad guys will find other ways to keep their revenue stream going. Perhaps upping their game when it comes to the quality of the product. The snake is China and until that head is cut off this will not end.

If you click on it and give me the url where it lands I can block it.

Bobby - I'm a little concerned about clicking on the fake stamp ads for fear that I'll get a "little something extra" for my trouble. You know, an additional revenue stream for the fraudsters.

Bobinrye, I think "click on" is a bit of a mis-statement, but if you hold your mouse and hover over the sender it will give you the info you need. Try it on an Email that you trust


Peter

Peter- you are correct, of course.

No, it's not. The hover link and final destination may not be the same.

alub sent me the url, thank you. I've blocked it. It can take up to 48 hours sometimes.

Given how many different but similar ads show up on facebook, there will probably be more. Likely have to deal with them one by one.