Protect Your Photos: Amarillo Police Expose New Scam

It's pretty sad that in this day and age, we all need to worry about scams in Amarillo. They happen every single day and don't seem to get better. Obviously, they work on some people, which is why they keep trying.

The bad guys want to get us all. They want our money. They also want our information. We have to keep all of that safe. The best way to do that is to be vigilant. We need to do better at not reacting right away.

When scammers try to steal our information, they often create a false sense of urgency so we don't have time to stop and think. They make it seem as if you don't respond immediately, the worst will happen.

They prey on our fear. That is why the Amarillo Police Department has come up with a weekly scam alert. It's sad that they have to do this, but it is for our own safety. They come up with tips and scenarios that are happening. Their goal is to keep us safe.

In this week's alert, it's all about our digital information. We have a phone that we use to take a lot of photos. We download a lot of files. We have to store them somewhere. They try to get us with a storage scam.

In this week’s scam, you receive a text message from your phone’s cloud storage provider. The message says your cloud storage is full and warns you that all your photographs and videos will be deleted if you don’t upgrade your storage immediately. The message prompts you to select a link to upgrade your plan.
But this text is from cybercriminals trying to scare you! If you select the link in the text, you’ll be taken to a fake web page and instructed to enter your credit card information so you can “upgrade” your storage. If you enter your credit card information here, cybercriminals will steal it!

What do you do to avoid a scam like this? Don't click on any links in a text message like this. Go straight to the app or website of your cloud storage. Check for notifications regarding your storage limits directly within the app. If everything looks normal, you’re safe.

According to APD:

Remember that cybercriminals often try to trick you into acting impulsively by creating a sense of urgency. Always be cautious if you receive a text message that instructs you to act quickly!

Always stop and think, and don't rush into anything. That way, you can make smart decisions and keep your information safe.

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