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⚠ Verified Scam Text Message
Do not click any links in this message. Forward to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier.
Why this text is dangerous
This text is a documented Travel / TSA Scam smishing pattern. Smishing (SMS phishing) uses short urgent texts with malicious links. Carriers cannot block every sender, so treat unexpected texts as suspicious even if they look official.
Scam SMS Text
Travel / TSA Scam
REAL ID DEADLINE: Your state requires a REAL ID for domestic travel. To apply for your REAL ID before the deadline, please visit: [LINK]
Embedded Link (DO NOT VISIT)
real-id-apply-now.com
Sender Number
Unknown
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What To Do
- 1.Do not click the link in the message.
- 2.Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) — works on all US carriers.
- 3.Block the sender number.
- 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- 5.If you clicked the link, change passwords and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.