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# Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 5, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.foxnews.com/tech/hi-mom-text-scam-how-to-spot-fake-emergency-texts  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for money or verification codes.

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