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Granted USPS text scams have been around for a while. But they tend to crop up more during this time of year. I’ve seen two texts this week. One was sent to me and the other was sent to my mom. The first text message The first text message was sent to my Mom. The message was the typical package […]
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Update 7/13/2024 Post updated to include a new text message and sender number. It looks like this scam is back again. My mom had this text this morning. The text was from 263-788-9017. The message was similar to the original text but instead of it requesting $4.67 it’s now $7.99 and the late fee is $79.90. Our records indicate that
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I had a new UPS package delivery scam text today. It arrived at 2 a.m. I of course didn’t see it until later. As we know UPS delivery scam texts aren’t anything new. This one was a bit longer than usual but it could have fooled someone if they didn’t read it fully.
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Like most people, I tend to get a lot of scam text messages. Lately, they have been for Netflix renewal or my account has been suspended. I usually report them and delete them. Well, today was the first time I’ve had a tax-related scam text.
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As we know text scams aren’t anything new. Neither are the Your account is on hold or will be canceled text scams. I had two scam texts this week that were within an hour of each other. Both seemed to be about Netflix.
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Well, it looks like the UPS scam texts are going around again. These aren’t new but I think this is the first time I’ve ever been sent one. They are pretty common around the holiday season but I guess they are happening all year long now.
The UPS Scam texts are going around again Continue reading
I had a rather authentic-looking text today. Scam texts aren’t anything new these days. But I will point out that this one did look a bit more legit than a typical scam text. This text claimed to be from Amazon and was sending out an OTP (One-time password or code). Of course, when I saw the text message I could
Amazon scam texts are back Continue reading
There have been many scam texts happening lately. But one of the long-lasting ones is the unemployment phishing scam. Even though I mentioned the state of California this scam can happen in any state.
The Unemployment Phishing scam text is back Continue reading
Earlier this week I had two scam texts both were from an email address stated to be Netflix. They were sent at around 1 am or so. These have been similar to the ones I’ve been sent in the past. They all come from what looks like random auto-generated email addresses from the brands.
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Chase logo source fly clipart There have been a number of text scams going around lately. I think a majority of them are phishing scams. Phishing scams are when someone calls, texts or emails you regarding a well-known company. it can be a bank, a store, or another website. The popular ones are Paypal, Amazon, and major credit cards and
Text scam alert: Chase scam text Continue reading
Post update 7/16/2022: To include a new text message I had an interesting text message today. I was sent a text from Amazon. It was a typical phishing text scam. These scams are becoming more and more common lately.
A new Amazon text scam Continue reading
I had another EDD (Employment Development Department) text message today. As I’ve shared before EDD does not send out text messages. This scam goes along with the credit card scams that have been happening over the last several years. It states your card has been temporarily suspended.
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Updated: 5/24/2022 video added For those who live in California (this may hit nationwide as well) keep an eye out for this scam. I was sent a scam text today from CA’s unemployment office. Here it’s called EDD. I haven’t used EDD in years nor did I need to during Covid lockdowns. So this text sort of has me thinking
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Updated 5/23/2022 to add a video post. I had a new text scam today. This time it was from Chime. I don’t use the online banking product. But I thought I’d bring this scam to your attention.
Don’t fall for this chime text scam Continue reading
It looks like the iCloud scam is back again. Yes, it’s not a new scam but this time I had a new scam version. I had a text message. My previous encounters with the iCloud scam were with automated phone calls.
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Earlier today I had a rather interesting text. It was a (possibly new) text scam. It stated I had won Powerball. I can also admit that I didn’t think the California lottery or any state lottery will text you if you’ve won a prize. Let alone know a person’s phone number. Like many text scams, it directed me to click
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There seems to be a number of text scams going around again. Lately, they have been decal or car wrap scams These scams claim that they will add an advertisement or decal sticker on to your car, truck, or motorcycle. Any vehicle for that matter. The offer states that you can be paid up to $500 a week. Sound too
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