🚨 SCAM TYPE: Text Message

📖 WHAT IT IS:
Scammers send fake text messages claiming you have an unpaid toll road fee. They often include a link that appears official, prompting you to enter personal information or payment details.

✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Ignore the message if it seems suspicious.
• Report the number to your phone carrier or local authorities.
• If unsure, directly contact the toll road company using their official number.

❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t click on any links in the message.
• Don’t respond to the text or give out any personal information.
• Don’t assume the message is real just because it looks official.

🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: Stay sharp, and don’t let scams get you down!

🚨 SCAM TYPE: Text Message

📖 WHAT IT IS:
Scammers send fake package delivery texts, claiming there’s an issue with your shipment or that a package is waiting to be picked up. They often include a link, trying to trick you into giving away personal information.

✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Check your order status directly through the retailer’s official website.
• Report the number to your phone carrier or local authorities.
• Delete the message if it seems suspicious.

❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t click any links or reply to the text.
• Don’t give any personal details in response to the message.
• Don’t assume it's legitimate just because it mentions a well-known company.

🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: Trust your instincts – you’re doing great!

🚨 SCAM TYPE: Phone Call

📖 WHAT IT IS:
Scammers use advanced AI technology to clone the voice of a loved one, often a grandchild, in an emergency phone call. They may claim to be in trouble and urgently request money to “help out.”

✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Verify the situation by calling the grandchild or another family member directly.
• Never send money without confirming the request.
• Keep a record of the call details for reporting.

❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t panic and act immediately on the call.
• Don’t give out any personal information or money without verification.
• Don’t assume it's real just because they sound familiar.

🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: You’ve got the smarts to spot a scam!

🚨 SCAM TYPE: Social Media

📖 WHAT IT IS:
Scammers create fake profiles on Facebook to develop romantic relationships or friendships with unsuspecting users. They often ask for money or sensitive information after building trust over time.

✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Be cautious about sharing personal information with online friends.
• Verify profiles before getting close or sending money.
• Report and block suspicious accounts.

❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t send money to someone you haven’t met in person.
• Don’t share sensitive information with someone you’ve just met online.
• Don’t ignore your gut feelings if something seems off.

🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: You’re stronger than any phony friendship!

🚨 SCAM TYPE: Phone Call

📖 WHAT IT IS:
Scammers impersonate Medicare or other health insurance agencies over the phone, asking for personal details like your Social Security number or bank information under the guise of providing benefits or assistance.

✅ WHAT TO DO:
• Hang up if you suspect the call isn’t legitimate.
• Contact your actual Medicare or insurance provider using official channels for confirmation.
• Report suspicious calls to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

❌ WHAT NOT TO DO:
• Don’t share personal or financial information over the phone.
• Don’t engage with the caller if they pressure you.
• Don’t believe any promises of free services that sound too good to be true.

🐱 WHISKERS SAYS: You’re wiser than any scammer out there!