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Top text scams of 2024

official government data report FTC Data Spotlight, April 14, 2025

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“Fake delivery texts were the most reported text scam in 2024; many people paid a small redelivery fee that was a trick to get card or Social Security numbers; toll text scammers are after card and Social Security numbers; contact the company using a number or website you know is real.”

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Fake delivery and unpaid-toll texts ask for a tiny fee because small amounts lower scrutiny; paying captures your full card details and confirms your number is active and responsive, making you a target for more fraud.