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Fake recall texts are the next big scam hitting shoppers [USA TODAY]

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)  More Company Research Source: USA TODAY
Last costco wholesale corporation earnings: 3/5 04:15 pm Check Earnings Report
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Who wouldn't get a little worked up if they suddenly spotted a text that claimed to be from Amazon or another retailer and implied that a baby's sleepsuit they just bought is being recalled for quality and safety issues? Scammers — who have flooded our phones with fake texts about parking tickets, tolls and job opportunities — now are texting us about recall notices. All you have to do is click on this link for recall instructions and ask for a refund. Except that's exactly the wrong thing to do. Typically, the message doesn't mention that sleepsuit or sweater you just bought. But it might give an order number or other information to make the text seem pretty believable. If you didn't get a text yet about a product recall, just wait. The scam recall text is likely to be a hot one in 2026, according to alerts from consumer watchdogs who have spotted an uptick of complaints about these scams already. "They're using all the key DNA of any scam," said Amy Nofziger, senior direct [Read more]
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Fake recall texts are the next big scam hitting shoppers [USA TODAY]

Costco Wholesale Corporation  (COST) 
More Company Research Source: USA TODAY
Last costco wholesale corporation earnings: 3/5 04:15 pm Check Earnings Report
US:NASDAQ Investor Relations: phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=83830&p=irol-irhome
Who wouldn't get a little worked up if they suddenly spotted a text that claimed to be from Amazon or another retailer and implied that a baby's sleepsuit they just bought is being recalled for quality and safety issues? Scammers — who have flooded our phones with fake texts about parking tickets, tolls and job opportunities — now are texting us about recall notices. All you have to do is click on this link for recall instructions and ask for a refund. Except that's exactly the wrong thing to do. Typically, the message doesn't mention that sleepsuit or sweater you just bought. But it might give an order number or other information to make the text seem pretty believable. If you didn't get a text yet about a product recall, just wait. The scam recall text is likely to be a hot one in 2026, according to alerts from consumer watchdogs who have spotted an uptick of complaints about these scams already. "They're using all the key DNA of any scam," said Amy Nofziger, senior direct [Read more]
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