No matter the time of year, scam alerts in Amarillo just don’t end. Every time you turn around, there is a new one. Some pull at your heartstrings, and some try to steal your hard-earned money.
The scammers have different methods to try to notify you and steal your information or money. They might reach out via social media, phone call, text, or even snail mail.
However, they try to contact you. The important thing is to refrain from doing whatever they are requesting. The scams need to end. That day of it ending is not today, unfortunately.
How the Scam Works: Friendly Text Turns Risky
A recent Amarillo Police Department warning of another one:
In this week’s scam, you receive an unexpected text message from an unknown number. The text seems harmless at first, with a message like “Hey, how are you?” or “Are you coming to the BBQ later?” If you reply to the message, the sender will start a friendly conversation.
Why You Should Never Reply
Even if it seems like a harmless text misdirected to the wrong person, you don’t reply back because that could lead to more problems.
Red Flags: Too-Good-To-Be-True Investment Offers…