Attorney general issues scam warning

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

BOISE — Officials with the Idaho attorney general’s office issued a warning last week regarding a text scam targeting residents across the state.

The scam begins as people receive these messages claiming the need to act urgently to receive $2,000 tariff rebate checks.

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