Victim will receive a text message from a local area code stating -
"money was deposited in your account". When the victim replies to the
text (typically with... "who is this??") it creates an automatic
authorization for a $10+ messaging charge to be added to your cell phone
account EACH MONTH unless canceled. The suspects are likely overseas
and set up false organizations to receive and disperse funds. This type
of scam is very difficult to track.
DO NOT REPLY to these type text messages - even it's from a local area
code.
Check your billing carefully. This scam works similarly to authorizing
a donation via text message (like Red Cross or other legitimate
charities).
