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Posted on March 11, 2010 at 9:00 AM
BAKERSFIELD, Caif. -- A text message hoax sent shockwaves through the Hispanic immigrant communities Wednesday. The text advised Hispanics to stay away from Walmart, or else they'll be rounded up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
The message claims that Walmart gave immigration offiicals permission to go into their stores on March 20 and trap immigrants.
Walmart says it's all a rumor.
Above, CBS News has the story.
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