Whether you've fallen for text message scams in the past or even just side-eyed a slightly suspicious text, there's no reason to feel embarrassed—according to the FTC, text message scams shook ...

Scammers use 'wrong number' texts to confirm active phone numbers, leading to romance or investment scams. Avoid responding.

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The goal of such messages is to get victims to respond, which can lead to further exploitation.

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