Possible Phishing Scam on Text

I just received a text from [email protected]
WARNING: please visit us now to avoid service interruption:
Http//www.theloc.com/verizon/members.php
When I entered that address I was asked security questions including SS# and credit card info. Nothing else on the page was a live link, which is what made me suspicious. THIS IS FRAUD...do not enter any personal information. Verizon would not ask for a full social security number!!
Happy Holidays.

There are several similar threads on this forum that were started within the past few days.  Unfortunately, it looks like the scammers have moved from phone calls and e-mails to texts.

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