Crime & Safety

If You Get a Text Like This, It's a Phishing Scam, Warn Natick Police

Natick police are warning of a phishing scam that hit the area.

NATICK, MA—If you have a friend named Kelly, and she's going through a breakup with Steve, just call her number. Otherwise, don't answer the text going around that asks for your friendly shoulder in time of a relationship gone sour.

Natick police are warning of a phishing scam in the form of a text message (shown with this article) that is circulating in the area. It is from 949-394-9365.

"This is a known phishing attempt. Do not respond. Block the number. Kelly will eventually move on with her life." - Natick police.

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