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Fake Pawn Stars Text Scam

What is a Fake Pawn Stars Text scam?

Like most scam text messages, the point of this text is to get you to click on the link. If you view the provided link, you will be redirected to a website that warns you of a virus. The link is fake, the virus is fake (it’s HTML coded, not a real Windows Defender notification) The scammers want you to go to the website and call the help number they provide. Do not under any circumstance call the number provided.

How can you stay safe?

Delete the text message and ignore the link.

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