'Criminals are constantly adapting their ways to scam people out of their money and personal information,' a police spokesperson told Newsweek.
Texas police have issued a scam alert after one of their officers received a fake United States Postal Service message wishing him a 'wonderful day.'The Texarkana Texas Police Department shared the text message that was sent the officer on November 6.'Yeah, it's a scam,' a TTPD spokesperson said in a Facebook post the same day.
They count on being able to manipulate you into believing that the 'spoofed' messages are real, which can lead you to unknowingly download malicious software, send them money, or disclose personal, financial, or other sensitive information.'Generally, the best defense in dealing with scammers is to slow down and think before you act. You should never click on anything in an unsolicited message or email.
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