These texts are not what they seem—here's what to know.
has warned iPhone and Android users to delete all such texts received. Now a new and even more malicious SMS threat has prompted the police to warn smartphone users to delete and report messages.to out the latest scam, which threatens recipients that the police has attempted to serve them “a notice of action pertaining to an investigation against you,” and failure to respond will result in further legal action being initiated.
The police warn recipients of these “alarming messages” that “law enforcement will never call, text, or email to demand money, resolve a warrant, or conduct official business. If you receive a message like this, do not engage — delete it and report it.”NYT Mini Hints, Clues And Answers For Thursday, March 13
This is not an isolated incident, and there have been regular reports of scammers impersonating state and local law enforcement,In this latest Massachusetts attack, the links included in the messages lead to websites that are designed to install malware on devices. While anyone receiving such a text should dismiss it immediately, the scammers make detection more difficult by spoofing agency numbers to present a legitimate caller ID, “likely using internet-based services.
The police urge citizens to “please share this warning with your family and friends, especially those who may be more vulnerable to scams.”
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