The consumer scams flooding phones and inboxes this week — what they are, the red flags, and a free way to check any suspicious link before you tap it.
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A nationwide wave of fake “unpaid toll” texts is hitting phones right now. Here’s how to tell a real toll notice from the scam — and check the link in seconds.
Read the alert & check a link →State DMVs and attorneys general are warning about fake texts threatening license or registration suspension over an “unpaid ticket.” Check the link before you click.
Read the alert & check a link →Fake USPS “your package is on hold” and “we couldn’t verify your address” texts are everywhere right now. Here’s the tell — and a free way to check the link.
Read the alert & check a link →Fake “fraud alert” texts pretending to be your bank or Zelle are the single most-reported text scam. Here’s the tell — and a free way to check the link before you tap.
Read the alert & check a link →Texts claiming you have an unclaimed IRS refund — or an overdue tax debt with an arrest threat — are circulating hard. The IRS never texts links. Check yours free.
Read the alert & check a link →Fake Amazon texts about a locked account, a suspicious order or a Prime charge are surging — especially around big sale events. Here’s the tell, and a free link check.
Read the alert & check a link →A stray “Hi, is this Jessica?” text is often the opening move of a crypto-investment (“pig butchering”) scam. Here’s how it works — and how to check any platform link free.
Read the alert & check a link →Texts offering a flexible online “job” doing simple tasks — rating products, liking videos, boosting apps — are one of the fastest-growing scams. Here’s the tell, and a free link check.
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