
If you log in, the scammers then might steal your username and password. Some links might take you to a spoofed website that looks real but isn’t. Or they might tell you to click on a link to learn more about the issue.

The messages might ask you to give some personal information - like how much money you make, how much you owe, or your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number - to claim your gift or pursue the offer.
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promise free prizes, gift cards, or coupons - but they’re not real.Scammers often try to get you to click on links in text messages by promising you something. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information - things like your password, account number, or Social Security number.
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