NewsCrime

Actions

Authorities warn residents of 'package pending' scam

Posted
and last updated

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Law enforcement officials are warning the public about a phishing scam used by cybercriminals. Authorities say cybercriminals send out messages to get people to click a malicious link or provide personal data. The texts say you have a package pending.

They can steal your identity and empty your bank account.

Authorities say ignore them.

The sheriff's department said don't click on the link and don't provide personal information that could identify you. Blocking the number that the text came from is another option.

They're also asking everyone to share the information with elderly family members or neighbors, who can be more susceptible to this type of crime.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Monday

07/14/2025

Clear

-° / 76°

0%

Tuesday

07/15/2025

Clear

104° / 72°

0%

Wednesday

07/16/2025

Clear

99° / 70°

0%

Thursday

07/17/2025

Clear

98° / 72°

1%

Friday

07/18/2025

Clear

99° / 74°

0%

Saturday

07/19/2025

Clear

101° / 74°

0%

Sunday

07/20/2025

Clear

102° / 71°

0%

Monday

07/21/2025

Clear

99° / 69°

0%