Suffolk police warn of text messaging scam
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Police are warning Long Island residents about a cell phone text message scam that can lead to identity theft.
The text messages are designed to swindle the receiver into sharing personal information through their cell phone.
Several Suffolk County residents have already notified police of text messages they have received. The senders usually claim to be from financial institutions. They also may claim to represent a government agency, or a merchant trying to fix problems with the victim’s account.
The public is reminded to never reveal their personal identifying information to anyone who has made an unsolicited attempt to contact them by phone, e-mail, or text message.
To prevent becoming a victim of a scam, the Identity Theft Unit recommends residents verify any request through independent means before releasing any of your personal information.
Call the local office of the government agency or business through a publicly listed or verified phone number to verify that the caller and any request for personal information is legitimate and is actually required.
More at link.
The text messages are designed to swindle the receiver into sharing personal information through their cell phone.
Several Suffolk County residents have already notified police of text messages they have received. The senders usually claim to be from financial institutions. They also may claim to represent a government agency, or a merchant trying to fix problems with the victim’s account.
The public is reminded to never reveal their personal identifying information to anyone who has made an unsolicited attempt to contact them by phone, e-mail, or text message.
To prevent becoming a victim of a scam, the Identity Theft Unit recommends residents verify any request through independent means before releasing any of your personal information.
Call the local office of the government agency or business through a publicly listed or verified phone number to verify that the caller and any request for personal information is legitimate and is actually required.
More at link.
