Beware 2025 Scams: Your Texts Are Prime Targets

In 2025, the digital landscape is rife with evolving scams, many originating from text messages. Common threats include fake E-ZPass and DMV notices, designed to create urgency and illicit clicks on malicious links. These messages often threaten license suspension or other severe penalties. Artificial intelligence has amplified the sophistication of scams, enabling more convincing 'wrong number' interactions and alarming deepfake voice impersonations.

Beyond text, other scams leverage current economic anxieties. Fake job offers, particularly those impersonating platforms like Indeed, are targeting individuals seeking employment. Similarly, tech support scams, often appearing as aggressive pop-ups or renewal notices, prey on fears of system compromise, frequently targeting older adults. These scams demand quick action and payment, often via cryptocurrency.

Scammers are also exploiting specific events and platforms. Fake Amazon and Joann Fabric sale ads have surfaced, aiming to steal financial information or lure shoppers to non-existent deals. Romance scams, evolving into 'pig butchering,' use fabricated relationships to exploit victims financially through cryptocurrency schemes. Vigilance and direct contact with official organizations are key defenses against these pervasive threats.