Scammers are always thinking up ways to put a new spin on their criminal tricks. They’re sending spam texts to you from your phone number this time. They’ve changed (spoofed) the caller ID to look like they’re messaging you from your number, but the shock of getting a text from yourself is bound to get your attention — which is what they’re after. We know that you have worked hard for what you have, don’t let a scammer get it; please report it.
Consumer.FTC.GOV How does the scam work? In one version, you’ll get a text thanking you for paying your bill with an offer to get a gift — just click on a link. Don’t click.