Summary
New York State warned people about a spam text message sent out through its official update service. The spam message incorrectly appeared to come from New York State, leading to a warning not to respond. An investigation is ongoing to find out how this mistake happened.
Key Facts
- A spam text was sent as part of New York State's official text alerts.
- The text falsely mentioned a declined transaction from "B of A" (Bank of America).
- A follow-up message warned people not to reply or call the number included.
- New York uses a third-party service for sending out these text messages.
- Many Americans face phishing attacks, which are attempts to steal personal information.
- The investigation into the error is being handled by a vendor associated with New York State.
- The Federal Trade Commission advises caution with messages seeking personal information.
