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    What the agent checked

      Scams going around right now

      Common patterns people are reporting over text. Recognizing the shape of a scam is half the defense.

      Fake package delivery fee

      Scam

      Poses as a courier and demands a small "redelivery" fee to steal your card details.

      "a $1.99 settlement fee to release your package"

      Unpaid toll notice

      Scam

      Claims you owe a toll and links to a lookalike site that harvests payment info.

      "pay your outstanding toll before late fees apply"

      "Wrong number" crypto chat

      Scam

      Starts as a friendly mistaken text, then slowly pitches a fake investment.

      "Hi! Is this Jessica? Sorry to bother you"

      Bank fraud alert

      Scam

      Impersonates your bank and pressures you to "verify" login details right away.

      "Did you attempt a $500 transfer? Reply NO to cancel"

      Family emergency text

      Suspicious

      Pretends to be a relative with a new number who urgently needs money.

      "Mom, I lost my phone, this is my new number"

      Account verification code

      Suspicious

      Asks you to read back a one-time code, which hands over your account access.

      "read me the 6-digit code we just sent to confirm"