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This scam, known as SMS pretexting, involves scammers sending fake text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or financial institution, in an attempt to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.
The scam typically works as follows:
1- The scammer sends a text message to the victim claiming to be from a reputable organization.
2- The message may claim that there is an issue with the victim's account or that they need to verify some information.
3- The scammer may ask the victim to respond with a verification code or other sensitive information, such as their account number, password, or social security number.
Take the following precautions to protect yourself:
1- Never respond to unsolicited text messages that ask for sensitive information.
2- Verify the sender's identity by contacting the company or organization directly. Make sure you're contacting the real company, not a scammer.
3- Do not provide any sensitive information, such as passwords or account numbers, over text message or email.
4- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts, which adds an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized access.
5- Make sure your phone and apps are updated with the latest security patches to prevent vulnerabilities.
Callback = Number cannot be completed as dialed ... SCAM
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Called 11 times. I never picked up when rang; but found this number when I was erasing incoming and outgoing numbers on our home phone. That is beyond excessive especially with calls all on same day. It surely is a scammer.