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Whiskers' Weekly Scam Alerts
Updated every week to keep you safe!
Scam Alert 1
🚨 SCAM TYPE: Text Message
📖 WHAT IT IS:
You receive a text message saying you have an unpaid toll road fee. It may include a link that looks real but will take your personal information or money.
✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Check your records for any toll fees.
• Contact the toll road company's official customer service line if unsure.
• Delete the message immediately.
❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t click on any links in the message.
• Don’t reply to the message.
• Don’t give out any personal information.
🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: Stay alert and keep your information safe!
Scam Alert 4
🚨 SCAM TYPE: Text Message
📖 WHAT IT IS:
You may receive a text saying a package is being delivered to you, asking for confirmation or payment. This is a scam to steal your information or money.
✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Check your email or accounts for any real tracking information.
• If you aren't expecting a package, delete the message.
• Report the scam to your phone carrier.
❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t click on any links in the message.
• Don’t reply to the text.
• Don’t provide any payment information.
🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: Stay cautious with unexpected messages!
Scam Alert 2
🚨 SCAM TYPE: Phone Call
📖 WHAT IT IS:
You get a call from someone who sounds just like your grandchild. They say they're in trouble and need money fast. This is a trick using AI voice cloning to imitate your loved one.
✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Hang up and call your grandchild using their known phone number.
• Speak to a family member before making any money transfers.
• Trust your instincts; if it feels odd, it probably is.
❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t send money right away.
• Don’t share personal information on the call.
• Don’t assume the call is legitimate without checking first.
🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: Trust your family and your instincts!
Scam Alert 5
🚨 SCAM TYPE: Social Media
📖 WHAT IT IS:
On platforms like Facebook, someone may pretend to be your friend, seeking romantic involvement or friendship, and will eventually ask for money or personal details.
✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Verify their identity by reaching out to known contacts to confirm.
• Be cautious about sharing personal information online.
• Report any suspicious profiles to the platform.
❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t send money to someone you’ve never met in person.
• Don’t share your private information with strangers.
• Don’t engage in conversations that make you uncomfortable.
🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: True friendships don’t ask for money!
Scam Alert 3
🚨 SCAM TYPE: Phone Call
📖 WHAT IT IS:
Scammers may call you claiming to be from Medicare or your health insurance, asking for personal information like your Social Security number. They aim to steal your identity or money.
✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Take down the caller’s information and hang up.
• Contact your health insurance provider directly to confirm if it's a real issue.
• Keep your personal information private over the phone.
❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t share your personal information with strangers.
• Don’t feel pressured to make quick decisions.
• Don’t trust callers who push for immediate action.
🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: Your health information is valuable—guard it well!
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