Police Advisory: Text Message Scam
Locals are being warned again of text message scams with a Police spokesperson saying “A recent trend in scams has been through text alerts. The Financial Crime Unit has received a few reports recently of local residents receiving a text claiming to be from Toyota. The text states that the company is celebrating its 30 year anniversary and that the recipient’s mobile number has allegedly won 500,000 pounds in the ‘Toyota Awards.’
“These text messages are sent out by the thousands and those receiving the text message have not been individually targeted by the scammers. The public is advised not to respond to this text or similar texts. Once again, members of the public are warned to be extremely cautious when sending funds to persons who have contacted them unexpectedly, especially via text message – or to persons whose identity cannot be properly established.”
I got a text on my mobile informing me that I had won 1/2 million pounds. You think that’s lucky. The same time my wife got the same message. Can you believe that luck.
With it being reported to the Police please tell me that people are still not falling for this…..nothing comes that easy!!!!