Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.

Unifin Text Scam Message - Protect Yourself
Unifin Text Scam Message - Protect Yourself

Unifin text scams often involve scammers posing as debt collectors to steal money or personal information, sometimes using intimidation or false claims of debt, according to the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and the Office of the Attorney General. Protect yourself by verifying the debt, asking for written confirmation, and checking your credit report before making any payments.

Protect Yourself

  • Verify the Debt: Scammers often use fake, outdated, or already discharged debt to demand payment.
  • Request Information: Ask for the collector's name, company name, address, phone number, and license number.
  • Do Not Provide Info: Scammers often ask for personal information they should already have, notes the Office of the Attorney General.
  • Check Credit Reports: Review your credit report to see if the debt is legitimate, recommends the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and the Office of the Attorney General.
  • Stop Contact: If you believe it is a scam, you can formally ask them to stop contacting you.
  • Report Scam: File a complaint with appropriate authorities if you are targeted.
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