The messages vary in details, but follow the same basic script. Students seem to be some of the targeted recipients. More: Racist spoof text messages spam Black Americans in the US.

Anyone who receives one should report it to local law enforcement,' Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's Office said in a statement.

STOUGHTON - The racist texts sent to Black women, men and students in several states now includes Massachusetts. Some students of color at Stoughton High School received the spam texts Thursday, according to Stoughton Public Schools, and police have been alerted.