Attention

Recent text messages have been sent to various people regarding their apple account, great western account or saying they are the state bank wanting to block your debit card. These are scams.

Typically, the message requests the recipient to update or confirm personal information. Links may be provided to a website that may also display the company logo or other recognized elements of the company. If a user visits the website, malware may be downloaded to the user’s device or the criminal will capture information supplied by the user. They usually contain generic greetings and will want you to take care of it immediately.

If you receive a message that appears to be from Verizon Wireless but seems suspicious:

• Don’t respond to the email or click any links in it.
• To check your account information, go to the My Documents and Receipts page in My Verizon to view your legitimate billing or account notifications.
• Send the fraudulent message to Verizon.
• Fraudulent email -- You can copy and paste the email content into a new email or forward the message to phishing@verizonwireless.com for our internal review.
• Fraudulent text message -- Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 (Verizon Corporate Security) from your device.
• Delete the fraudulent message.

If you clicked any links, your device may be at risk. You should immediately change usernames and passwords for your online accounts.

Thank you.