Text message scams continue to cost Americans millions of dollars each year, and Ohio residents are not immune. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported hundreds of millions in losses from scams that started with text messages.
Many of these messages appear legitimate at first glance. Some claim you owe money for unpaid tolls. Others pretend to be from the U.S. Postal Service, your bank, or even a government agency.
Scammers use these texts to steal personal information, financial details, and account credentials. In some cases, they pressure victims into sending money immediately…