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October 3, 2022

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Wrong number? This scam starts with just one innocent text

Wrong number? This scam starts with just one innocent text

It's not just spam phone calls you need to worry about these days. Now you have to be careful with text messages from unknown senders. If you aren't careful, you could fall into the trap of an elaborate scam. We'll share the right way to handle these dangerous texts and a few pointers to staying protected.

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