{"id":158194,"date":"2026-02-17T09:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/158194\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T09:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T09:53:12","slug":"heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-a-barrage-of-text-scams-circulating-in-our-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/158194\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s what you need to know about a barrage of text scams circulating in our area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  \u2013 Beware of a barrage of text scams that are circulating right now in our area. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">From promises of a refund to $2,000 in Walmart credits &#8212; do not fall for them! <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Scammers are hoping you click on a link that will either download malware on your cellphone or that you will share personal information they can use to steal your identity or your money. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">A detective joined me during my 10 a.m. News4JAX+ streaming show to walk us through each scam so you don\u2019t fall for it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJennifer Waugh headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/FF3Q5WNQDVFTZGVWX4QJW2PBJU\/\" title=\"View Jennifer Waugh&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Waugh<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Jennifer, who anchors The Morning Shows and is part of the I-TEAM, loves working in her hometown of Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville family loses everything in electrical fire at home of 18 years <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville family loses everything in electrical fire at home of 18 years Green Cove Springs couple to bike to DC for screening reform<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>Green Cove Springs couple to bike to DC for screening reform\u2018He\u2019s a complete miracle\u2019: Jacksonville toddler makes full recovery after near-drowning<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He\u2019s a complete miracle\u2019: Jacksonville toddler makes full recovery after near-drowningPaid parking has officially begun in downtown Fernandina Beach<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:42<\/p>\n<p>Paid parking has officially begun in downtown Fernandina BeachThis week is a good window to get your pruning started ahead of Spring<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>This week is a good window to get your pruning started ahead of SpringCity leaders, community react to chaos outside Avenues Mall over weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>City leaders, community react to chaos outside Avenues Mall over weekendSunday\u2019s rainfall insufficient to ease persistent drought<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Sunday\u2019s rainfall insufficient to ease persistent droughtHenry Tenon withdraws guilty plea<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Henry Tenon withdraws guilty pleaMajor makeover coming to one of downtown St. Augustine\u2019s busiest corridors <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Major makeover coming to one of downtown St. Augustine\u2019s busiest corridors Family of man killed by JSO questions use of deadly force given his mental health history<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:48<\/p>\n<p>Family of man killed by JSO questions use of deadly force given his mental health historyMayor Deegan, officials, warn residents about increased wildfire risk<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Deegan, officials, warn residents about increased wildfire riskJacksonville&#8217;s view of NASA Crew-12 launch<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville&#8217;s view of NASA Crew-12 launchFamily demands answers after JSO officers fatally shoot man in driveway<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:26<\/p>\n<p>Family demands answers after JSO officers fatally shoot man in drivewayJSO shares details after 3 officers shoot, kill man wielding knife in Dinsmore area<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n<p>JSO shares details after 3 officers shoot, kill man wielding knife in Dinsmore areaBook calls attention to Jacksonville&#8217;s post-pandemic affordability crisis<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Book calls attention to Jacksonville&#8217;s post-pandemic affordability crisisVolunteers rehab Green Cove Springs home as Clay County prices rise, affordability tightens<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 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