BEAVERCREEK — Police are warning people of increasing text message scams in Greene Count.
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Beavercreek Police posted a couple of examples of smishing scams on social media.
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“Stay alert! Smishing scams are on the rise,” they said on Facebook.
They said you can protect yourself by watching for these red flags:
- Phishing for personal info: Never share your Social Security number, bank details, or account passwords via text, no matter how urgent it seems.
- Clickbait beware: Don’t click on suspicious links in texts, even if they promise prizes or threaten trouble.
- Fake authority figures: Scammers often impersonate banks, government agencies, or even loved ones. Be cautious of unexpected messages.
- Unbelievable offers: If something sounds too good to be true in a text, it probably is. Don’t fall for get-rich-quick schemes or unrealistic deals.
The department said if a text message seems “fishy,” it is best to ignore it, delete it, or report it as spam.
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