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Bookmark or Share- 'Wrong number' text message scams are surging - NBC NewsWrong 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 for money.
- How to Avoid ‘Wrong Number’ Text Scams - AARPBe wary of texts from people you don’t know. If you get a text from a stranger, the safest thing to do is simply ignore it and don’t reply. As BBB warns, if you engage with a scammer even briefly, they’ll mark down your phone number as active, which could lead to even more texts from scammers.
- 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.
- Don't fall for these wrong number texting scams - CyberGuyA wrong number scam is basically when you receive a call or a text from someone pretending to have a wrong number. In this case, scammers tend to rely more on text messaging because it’s a faster and easier way of communicating.
- Better Business Bureau warns of “wrong number” text scams - YahooAccording to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), these “wrong-number” texts could set consumers up for scams that may expose them to identity theft or monetary losses. When an unfamiliar number ...
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