MMSI Scam?

[shemandr]

I got an email from USPS about my MMSI number. The email asked me to visit the site - with link provided- to "Verify" information related to my account. It looked very ligit. The email address was USPS and I visited the site from my browser - not using the link provided. The page had the same appearance as the email but was blank in regard to having my account information or a way to verify information. I think I got my MMSI number from Tow Boat USA not USPS but I don't really remember.
Anyone else receive this?

 

[kappykaplan]

Anyone else receive this?

Nope, but now I'll be on the lookout for such an e-mail. I got my MMSI from the FCC.

 

[dlochner]

No, I got my MMSI from the FCC.

You can look up the MMSI information on file on the link below.

Vessels Database

 

[All U Get]

I got an email from USPS about my MMSI number. The email asked me to visit the site - with link provided- to "Verify" information related to my account. It looked very ligit. The email address was USPS and I visited the site from my browser - not using the link provided. The page had the same appearance as the email but was blank in regard to having my account information or a way to verify information. I think I got my MMSI number from Tow Boat USA not USPS but I don't really remember.
Anyone else receive this?

I would contact BoatUS and ask them to verify, they were able to get information for me when I received a scam message.

 

[shemandr]

I received a follow up today stating that the server crashed from the overwhelming response - that's why the page was blank.

 

[rpell1@msn.com]

ANYONE asking you to verify your data via email is most definately a scam. Whenever I get emails that might be scams, I simply hover my pointer over the source email address to see what address appears. If unrecognizable, I move it to the spam folder as well as block it. Take no chances!

 

[Ward H]

Never heard that USPS was doing MMSI numbers. I thought it was only FCC and BoatUS.

Ditto to @rpell1@msn.com

 

[dlochner]

SeaTow also issues MMSI numbers, however only the FCC can issue numbers that are valid worldwide. The others are only valid for US waters.

 

[Marmalade]

USPS... you mean Power Squadron, correct? I got mine from them too.
Just wanted to clarify... some people may be thinking you mean United States Postsl Service.... not United States Power Squadron!

 

[shemandr]

Yes, United States Power Squadron.

 

[shemandr]

That's the thing - I thought I got it from one of the towing companies. If I remember USPS required being a member.
This is who's name the letter was sent under:
George W. Hallenbeck
MMSI Coordinator
United States Power Squadrons

Google didn't find much.

 

[sail sfbay]

When I did an internet search on United States Power Squadron and went to request an MMSI I get "This page isn’t working right now". So I am staying with BoatUS.

 

[Ward H]

Yes, United States Power Squadron.

Whoops. Wondered why the post office was involved. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Tally Ho]

I got the email too…but couldn’t connect. Today got the note that servers were overwhelmed or something.

i also can’t remember who I got my MMSI from. Paperwork is on the boat (I hope).

Greg