Common Text Scams In New Jersey You Need To Know About

Watch Out For Those Sneaky Text Scams

If you're sick and tired of constantly getting scam text messages, you're definitely not alone.

It feels nonstop, right? I get them all the time.

Whether it's a text, email, or a phone call, just when I think it's slowed down, I get another one.

And the scary part? They're getting more and more sophisticated.

The messages look official, so I can totally see how someone who's busy or distracted could accidentally click on a link, and before they even realize it, their accounts have been hacked, and they're out a lot of money.

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Not too long ago, I got a suspicious text regarding EZPass. It said I owed unpaid toll money and demanded payment right away, but I deleted it immediately.

If you get this text, don't click on the link. It's a total scam!

EZPass would never ask for money over text.

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Get this.

According to a new survey, 46 percent of Americans receive scam messages every single day, via text, email, or phone call.

And what's even more upsetting is that nearly a quarter of respondents lost money to scams in the past three years, which is absolutely devastating.

Protect Yourself From The Latest Text Message Scams

There are certain scams you need to be aware of.

Below is a list of common scams targeting New Jersey residents. Look through it so you know what to watch out for!