The U.S. Postal Service is warning people about bogus emails, ostensibly from the Postal Service, that contain a computer virus.

The emails claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery. Recipients are instructed to click on a link to find out when they can expect delivery.

But postal inspectors warn people to not click on the link. Doing so will install a malicious computer virus that can steal personal information — such as your user name, password and financial account information — from your computer.

The Postal Service says people should simply delete the message.

People with questions about a postal delivery or who wish to report spam may call 800-ASK-USPS.