Stimulus check scam texts to look out for
Residents were alerted by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to fake text texts claiming $1,500 in gas reimbursements.
Phishing emails and messages are made to seem like regular emails or messages, but they can really damage your computer or phone and may even leak your personal information.
Most phishing emails contain a link that, if you click on it, may reveal your personal information to con artists.
The government claims that some New Yorkers have received texts from someone posing as DMV representatives but actually being someone else.
These SMS advise New Yorkers to click a link to find out whether they qualify for $1,500 refunds that the state is allegedly giving to help with gasoline costs.
