BBB alerts citizens to be on the lookout for text messaging scams

Other texts impersonate companies like Walmart, Amazon, Costco, and USPS with the intent of stealing personal information. When you click on the link, you may be prompted to log into a lookalike website that scammers use to get hold of your login ID and password. With that information, scammers can access your accounts and even make purchases using your saved payment methods.

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