Category: Text
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Fake IRS Texts Are Back — Here’s How to Spot the Scam
If you woke up this morning to a text from the IRS promising you a $1,400 stimulus check, you might want to take a second look. Because, spoiler alert: it’s not from the IRS. It’s from a scammer who wants your personal information.
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Is That Work-from-Home Job Text a Scam? (Spoiler: Yes)
If you’ve ever gotten a text like this one—“Hi! I’m Jennifer, a recruiter looking for someone who wants to work from home! Can I send details and salary?”—you’re not alone. It’s one of the oldest tricks in the scammer playbook, and it’s getting a 2025 glow-up with some new tech-savvy twists. At first glance, this…
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Watch Out for the USPS Delivery Scam: Here’s How It Works
You’re waiting for a package, maybe something you’ve been excited to receive. Your phone buzzes, and you check to see a message from USPS. They say there’s a problem with the delivery, and you need to click a link to confirm your address or reschedule delivery. Sounds legit, right?
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The Wrong Number Text Scam: How a Simple Text Can Lead to Financial Ruin
The “wrong number” text scam is a deceptive tactic that’s become increasingly common. You get a message from a number you don’t recognize. They start off polite, maybe even apologetic, claiming they’ve dialed the wrong number. So far, it seems innocent enough—just a simple mistake, right? But then things get interesting. They suggest you get…