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Be Aware of the latest texting Smishing scams. Remember
Never give your information to anyone online, via txt service or via phone.

Watch Out: This Verizon Smishing Scam Is Crazy Realistic Text message scams are becoming more common, and the latest scam we’ve seen is the most sophisticated yet. The scammer impersonates Verizon, sending you an “account security” text message that takes you to a shockingly convincing copy of Verizon’s website.

You are a Target of cybercriminals. Please look at the enclosed doc for more information and examples.

Continue to be aware of new phone scams. The latest are calls leaving messages asking you to call a phone number to get a refund on an earlier service scam. Also just starting to popup are calls asking to call a number after advising your credit card has been charged to renew an anti-virus software package. Do not engage, these are scams! If you do have a software package that is on auto renewal you will receive an email, also check your CC charges to see valid charges.