SCAM ALERT!

A quick reminder to all readers, even text messages can not always be trusted. Watch for text scams like fake package deliveries, fake job opportunities, suspicious fraud alerts, notices of unpaid tolls and "wrong number" texts. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), losses to text scams are on the rise, with a reported loss of $470 million in 2024. Never click any unknown links or respond to suspicious texts. To confirm any suspicious texts, contact the company directly through a verified phone number or website. Block any numbers known to be scams. Victims can also forward messages to 7726 (SPAM), report the message to Apple and Android systems, or report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.