Scam of The Week

You get a surprise text that seems to be from Amazon. It says your recent purchase didn’t pass a “routine quality inspection” or has been recalled.

Scammers are getting smarter, and their newest trick is designed to hit you right where it hurts—your wallet and your ability to drive.

Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create realistic scams designed to manipulate unsuspecting victims. One recent scheme involves fraudulent text messages and voice calls from individuals posing as high-ranking U.S. government officials.

This scam involves a deceptive text message from an unknown number that simply says “Hello.” At first glance, it might seem harmless—just a friendly message or a text mistakenly sent to you instead of someone else. Because of its benign tone, you might feel inclined to reply.