The rise of text and phone scams and why you should worry

The text was from a number I didn't recognize, but there was no question I knew the sender's name.He identified himself as the CEO of a company I've worked with for years, and he had a favor to ask. Would I mind going to the nearest Apple Store and texting him a list of available gift card denominations? He planned to buy a few for his staff as a surprise.I was immediately suspicious.For one thing, the CEO is in California, and I'm 2,500 miles away in Massachusetts. He also deflected my request