Some postal customers are receiving bogus emails about an attempted delivery of either a package or letter. The emails contain a link that, when opened, installs a malicious virus that can steal personal information from your PC, said Debra Mitchell, a spokeswoman with the U.S. Postal Service in Fort Myers.

She said the emails claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted delivery. You are instructed to click on a link to find out when you can expect your delivery or to arrange for redelivery.

But Postal Inspectors warn: Do not click on the link, Mitchell said.

Like most viruses sent by email, clicking on the link will activate a virus that can steal information – such as your user name, password, and financial account information, she said.

What to do? Simply delete the message without taking any further action. The Postal Inspection Service is working hard to resolve the issue and shut down the malicious program.

If you have questions about a delivery or wish to report spam, call 1-800-ASK-USPS.