Days after a service outage at Verizon affected over 1.5 million customers, scammers are exploiting the situation with phishing texts and emails. The fraudsters are targeting customers by offering a fake $20 credit in exchange for personal information.
Verizon had promised a $20 credit to affected customers who opt in via the myVerizon app. The company stated that customers would receive a text notification when the credit becomes available. However, scammers are sending unsolicited messages claiming to offer the credit, tricking users into revealing login details or financial data.
The Jones County Sheriff's Office in Georgia has warned residents about the scam, advising them not to click any links in such messages. “Legit companies like Verizon will not send unsolicited links promising free credits,” the office stated. They recommend that customers go directly to the official Verizon app or website to check for any offers.
To avoid falling victim, customers should remember that providing personal information beyond account credentials is not required to access the credit. If in doubt, always verify through official channels.
