Consumer tip: How to spot a scam text before it's too late
Briefly

Scammers have shifted focus to text messages as a means to exploit individuals by tricking them into revealing personal information or money. Users should be cautious of various scam tactics like texts from unusually long or weird phone numbers, dubious claims of family emergencies, fraudulent refund offers, or unentered contests notifying them of prizes. It's essential to verify these messages by contacting loved ones or trusted individuals and calling authorities if necessary, to protect against financial and personal information theft.
Scammers are increasingly using text messages to trick people into giving up money or personal information through various deceptive tactics.
Watch for red flags like weird phone numbers, family emergency claims, fake refund offers, and random prize notifications to avoid scams.
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