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Red flags found

    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"