Phone users are receiving seemingly random and innocuous texts from scammers, who are using “wrong number” tactics to trick individuals into providing access to personal information and financial accounts. Online scammers, often based overseas, are validating that mobile numbers are active and target individuals for future scams. Scammers use AI to create believable text scams, tapping into a person’s need for connection. AI helps criminals target individuals more efficiently by scanning social media profiles and building out family networks. These scams, including long, drawn-out text exchanges, can lead to victims losing their life savings or retirement accounts to scammers. Even if the initial scam doesn’t yield a large payoff, scammers can still profit by selling or using data obtained through text exchanges. It is advised to ignore unwanted texts, mark them as spam, and not engage with scammers to protect personal information and prevent further attempts. Despite efforts to stop these scams, the frequency of text scams continues to increase due to their effectiveness.
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