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Bookmark or Share- 'Wrong number' text message scams are surging - NBC NewsSo-called wrong number scams — in which con artists send out huge batches of eye-grabbing but innocuous texts — have become the introduction du jour for scammers looking for people to bilk...
- Wrong-number text scams exposed: What you need to knowWhat is a wrong-number text scam? A wrong-number text scam is any scam in which it seems like someone has accidentally texted you instead of the person they meant to reach out to, generally with a basic greeting or reminder about fake plans.
- How to Avoid ‘Wrong Number’ Text Scams - AARPSecurity software company Robokiller reports that 12.2 billion spam texts were sent in March — an average of nearly 44 for each person in the U.S. While it’s unclear how many of those are wrong-number texts, consumer advocates warn that crooks increasingly are turning to the ruse.
- "Wrong Number" Text Scams: What You Need to Know - NuwberWhat is a “wrong number” text scam? A “wrong number” text scam occurs when fraudsters send messages claiming they’ve mistakenly texted someone. The scam typically begins with a message like, “Hi, is this Sarah?” or “Oops, wrong number”.
- ‘Wrong number’ text scams and how to protect against themMalicious individuals send innocent texts addressed to someone else about a party, medical appointment or business meeting. Once you’ve texted the person back with a message like “Sorry, wrong number,” the scammer tries to pull you into a friendly conversation.
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