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Scammers are using text messages to lure in victims: Why you shouldn’t reply

Have you recently received a text message claiming to be from a lottery winner offering to share their jackpot fortune with ...
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Consumer Reports | How to stay a step ahead of text message scams

It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up stating that there’s a problem with your package delivery or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, but ...
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State Police warn Louisiana residents of fake OMV text message scam, here is how not to fall victim

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles are warning residents about another wave of text message scams designed to steal personal information and collect ...
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Watching your Wallet: Middletown police warn of text message scam

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WFSB) - Middletown police are warning people about scammers trying to cash-in on their new speed camera system. You can get a ticket if caught speeding through the city, but you ...
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New text scam tells Illinois drivers to 'pay now or lose your license'

ILLINOIS, USA — A new phishing scam is targeting Illinois drivers with fake text messages claiming their licenses will be suspended unless they immediately pay an outstanding traffic ticket. A 5 On ...