In just a matter of days, my phone has been racking up text messages that claim I need to click immediately. Don't fall for this new phone scam in Montana.
The Montana Office of Consumer Protection receives roughly 6 - 8 reports of phone scams PER DAY in Montana and the scammers are now spoofing local numbers.
This 'package pending' scam is brand new and it has nothing to do with any of your soon-to-be-arriving packages. It's all about stealing your personal data.
With 1,774 FTC complaints per 100,000 people, Montana is the 20th most targeted in the U.S. with Wyoming listed 31st. The analysis revealed phone scams increase by 20 percent in March and April as compared to January so consumers should be on alert.