LOS ANGELES - Law enforcement officials are warning about a new "package pending" text message scam that aims to steal your information and identity.The texts contain the recipient's name and direct's the individual to click on a potentially dangerous link.The Orange County Sheriff's Department posted on Facebook warning residents of the new phishing scam, aka “smishing” where cybercriminals send SMS messages to get you to click a malicious link or provide personal data.Get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app.
Download for iOS or Android.Based on the information they obtain, cybercriminals can steal your identity, empty your bank account, or install malware on your phone, the department warned.
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