Scammers are sending more and more fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information — things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers.
Scammers often try to get you to click on links in text messages by promising you something. Scammers might
– promise free prizes, gift cards, or coupons — but they’re not real – offer you a low or no interest credit card — but there’s no deal and probably no card – promise to help you pay off your student loans — but they won’t
Learn more about Text Scams from the FTC or watch this video from Maine Credit Union League and WMTW News:
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