“Great news, devoted customer!” reads the text message. “We’re lowering your monthly rate from $100 to $50! Click here for details!”You ARE a devoted customer, so, with excitement at saving some bucks, you click and reach a salesperson who explains that you just need to pre-pay the first month and your new rate will take effect next month. Oh, and could you please pay with a gift card – as we’re partnering with a gift card company to fund this AMAZING deal!
Sound suspicious? Good catch! For more about this latest circulating scam, read the latest post on our Tech Tips webpage!