Vt. Attorney General warns of texting scam

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell is warning people to beware of a texting scam that claims there is a problem with the consumer’s credit or debit card.

The scam currently targeting Vermont consumers appears to be using a technique of random digit dialing to contact consumers and may be targeting Verizon Wireless and Straight Talk/TracFone telephone exchanges.

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