UXBRIDGE — With the holiday season around the corner, Uxbridge Police Department is cautioning the community against a rise in scam attempts, including a recent deceptive Apple-related text message scam.
A member of the Uxbridge community received a suspicious text message, prompting the police department to alert others of the potential fraud.
Police are urging recipients of such messages to thoroughly inspect any communication for telltale signs of a scam.
Authorities advise against engaging with the message in any form.
This includes refraining from contacting any numbers provided, clicking on unknown links, or replying to the sender.
Instead, individuals should report the message as junk and promptly delete it to prevent any security risks.
For residents seeking additional information on how to safeguard themselves from such deceptive practices, the Uxbridge Police Department has shared a link to the official U.S. government scam support page.
The provided resource offers guidance and steps to recognize and handle various scams and fraudulent activities.
Community members are encouraged to stay vigilant and educated on these matters, especially during times when scams tend to proliferate.
Residents can visit https://www.usa.gov/scams-and-fraud to learn more about protecting themselves from scams.
