SHREVEPORT, La. – This crime is less work than stealing packages off the porch, and the chance of getting away with it is pretty high.

Here's the scam: you get an email stating that your package is delayed, and you're given a link to find out where the package is. It looks legit until you look closer. The link doesn't take you to the carrier’s website; an email can install malware on your computer with one click.

Scammers are using text messages now to get information. Someone reported this one to the FCC: A text message saying, "click the link to claim a package that wasn't delivered." The link takes the victim to a website that asks to confirm your identity by entering your address or account information. It might ask you to log in with your Amazon username and password. If you do, the

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