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The first reports of the scam were made in early March. NC is one of several states affected by the "smishing" scam. Here's what we know.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers will send fake text messages to try and trick you into giving them personal information, like a password, account number, or Social Security number.
Attach a screenshot of the text message showing the sender's phone number and the date the message was sent. Include your first and last name in the email. Include any other relevant details.
• Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s), misspelled, replaces a letter with a lookalike number (e.g. “O” and “0”), or originates from free email services that would not be used for official communications.
Rather than responding to a text message, find the number of your local post office or UPS branch and call them and inquire if there is an issue with your package.
What are 800 and 888 phone number scams? If you get an email providing you a PIN number and an 800 or 888 number to call, this a scam to try and steal valuable personal info. These emails will often ask you to call AOL at the number provided, provide the PIN number and will ask for account details including your password.
The FBI states in a release to be advised, federal agencies do not call or email individuals threatening arrest or demanding money. Scammers often spoof caller ID ... FBI issues scam alert
During a PayPal scam, scammers send text messages claiming to be from PayPal to alert you that there is an issue with your account. You will be prompted to either call a phone number or click a ...