Scammers use awkward language to trick recipients. There are some things you can look for to help you identify fake messages.

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Law enforcement agencies across the country have posted repeated warnings about the scam. It's a relatively easy one to spot, ...

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Scam texts will more likely come from a full ... that began with "+44," indicating a number based in the U.K.). Another tell: If the sender is an email—especially if it's from a free email ...

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