Logan County Sheriff's Office:  Be aware of spam text messages

 

[January 23, 2020] 

Sheriff Mark Landers has been made aware of spam text messages citizens are receiving. The text messages come from different area codes and numbers and provide a link to click on.

The most common of the text messages appears as though it is from FEDEX. The text message will say something to the effect of:

“Hello, your FEDEX package with tracking code (set of numbers/letters) is waiting for you to set delivery preferences”.

There is then a link provided which is not a real link but rather a scam that has been found to attach malware to the device that opened it allowing people to become the victims of fraud and identity theft.

If you are anticipating something from FEDEX you can go to their website or call their customer service at 1-800-463-3339. If you believe you have been the victim of fraud or identity theft please call Logan Dispatch and request to speak with Law Enforcement about it.

[Lieutenant Jeremy Burdick
Logan County Sheriff’s Office]