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Scam texts never stop, so here’s how to report them

Texts claiming to be from Amazon or your bank are nothing new, but here’s how to know if that text if fake or real.

Those text alerts you get on your phone are super helpful when your waiting for a package or bank alert.

However, many scammers use these sorts of texts to fool you.

Don't get hung up on the names being used in the scam, whether they appear to be from Amazon or your local bank.

Scammers often ask personal questions such as your current address, possibly to simply obtain it.
No legit company would ever ask you to update your information over text.

And if you're not sure, try googling the exact message you got in quotes.
Sometimes other people have already reported the scam, and that can show you if the text is legit or not.
If it is a scam, make sure to report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Just copy the original text and send it to 7-7-2-6.

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