Category
Text scams
Reviewed reports filed as text.
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- Pastor or church-leader gift card textChurch offices have been getting texts that look like they came from a pastor or other leader, asking someone to buy gift cards right away. A real pastor will not ask staff or members to buy gift cards by text.
- Fake voter registration text or emailScammers use election season to text or email people, claiming they are not registered to vote. The link goes to a fake state registration page that is used to steal personal information.
- IRS refund or tax-problem text and emailScammers send texts, emails, or social media messages that look like they came from the IRS. They often use urgent language and QR codes that lead to fake IRS websites asking you to 'verify' an account or claim a refund.
- Fake court 'civil infraction' text with a QR codeScammers text a fake 'Notice of Civil Infraction Hearing' that looks like it came from a local court. The message often includes a QR code that leads to a fake website asking you to pay a fine or enter personal information.