Got a weird security text from T-Mobile? It’s genuine, but you’re right to worry

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  • T-Mobile is sending users an SMS asking them to update their PIN, email, and security questions.
  • Subscribers are rightly worried about the legitimacy of the text that includes a clickable link.
  • While the text is very much from T-Mobile, it’s making users uneasy thanks to text scams that have become so common these days.

Many T-Mobile customers are reporting that they’ve received a text message asking them to update their PIN, email, and security questions in order “to keep your account safe.” The message includes a clickable link that appears to be an official T-Mobile address, but users are worried about tapping it.

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