Americans lost more than $12 billion to scams last year, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service says fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, particularly with the use of artificial intelligence.

He was charged with criminal possession of the fentanyl, and is suspected of receiving packages of deadly amounts of fentanyl by mail.

The Postal Inspection Service advises consumers to simply ignore and delete any offers that demand a "quick decision" or ask you to send money, whether it is via cash, money transfer, or gift card.