If you get this text, it’s a scam -- Detroit police give examples on how to protect yourself

DETROIT – The Detroit Police Department issued a warning to the public regarding scam text messages that may appear to come from official sources.

DPD posted examples of phishing text scams on X on Wednesday (Feb. 11).

If you receive a text resembling the examples shared by the department, officials urge you not to respond, click on any links, or provide any personal information.

Instead, the police department advises recipients to delete the message immediately and report it as spam to help prevent potential fraud or identity theft.

This alert aims to protect residents from falling victim to scams that use deceptive tactics to gain sensitive information.

If you receive a text that looks like either of these screenshots, please do NOT respond, click on any links, or provide any personal information. Instead, delete the message and report it as spam.