According to data from the Federal Trade Commission, scam text messages cost Americans a total of $9 billion in 2022.

For most people, who can detect scam texts from a distance, they are an annoyance, but there can be serious consequences if you fall for them. These scams typically end up going after sensitive banking information, identity theft, and real financial consequences.

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