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1. www.aura.com › learn › text-message-scams10 Text Message Scams You Didn't Know About (Until Now) - Aura

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   Feb 7, 2024 · Fraudsters implement numerous types of text message scams. But they all follow a similar pattern: You receive a text message from an unknown or “spoofed” number. Scammers use technology to make it look like they’re messaging you from a business or person you know (such as the IRS, Apple, or Amazon).

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2. globalnews.ca › news › 8640417Received a spam text recently? Here’s what you should know

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   Feb 23, 2022 · If you think you have received a spam text, you can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or over the phone at 1-888-495-8501 and avoid clicking any links or giving out...

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3. simpletexting.com › blog › how-to-identify-a-fakeText message scams: How to identify a fake text message

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   Jan 16, 2024 · Legitimate SMS marketing messages are usually sent from a 6-digit short code (like 711711), a 10-digit toll-free phone number (ex: 844-462-2554), or a local text-enabled business phone. If you receive a text message from an unidentified 11-digit number, the odds are high that it’s a scam.

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5. www.nbcnews.com › wrong-number-text-scam-rcna39793'Wrong number' text message scams are surging - NBC News

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   Jul 29, 2022 · 'Wrong number' text message scams are surging. Security. Odd text from a wrong number? It's probably a scam. The scams — in which con artists send out huge batches of eye-grabbing but...

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6. www.robokiller.com › blog › wrong-number-text-scamsWrong-number text scams exposed: What you need to know

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   Aug 2, 2023 · What 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.

7. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Have you been getting scammy text messages? | Consumer Advice

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   Jun 8, 2023 · If you think a text might be legit, contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real. Don’t use the information in the text message. Report text scams. Forward them to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages.

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   Are text messages a scam?

   • 1. Unusually long numbers Legitimate SMS marketing messages are usually sent from a 6-digit short code (like 711711), a 10-digit toll-free phone number (ex: 844-462-2554), or a local text-enabled business phone . If you receive a text message from an unidentified 11-digit number, the odds are high that it’s a scam.

   Text scams: How to identify a fake text message - SimpleTexting

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   How do you know if a text is a scam?

   • Call the person, or make contact through a different method to make sure they sent the message. Never assume a text is legitimate — even if it uses a phone number you recognize (as scammers can spoof their number and hide the true source). ⛳️ Related: Can Someone Hack You With Just Your Phone Number? → 3.

   10 Text Message Scams You Didn't Know About (Until Now) - Aura

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   How do I know if a text is legit?

   • If you think a text might be legit, contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real. Don’t use the information in the text message. Report text scams. Forward them to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages. And if you spot a text scam, the FTC wants to hear about it.

   Have you been getting scammy text messages? | Consumer Advice

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   What are wrong-number text scams?

   • Like other phone scams, wrong-number text scams generally include certain red flags that can tip you off to the ploy. The better you are at recognizing these scams, the less dangerous they are when you face them. Text message scams generally include some combination of warning signs, though they’re not always easy to spot.

   Wrong-number text scams exposed: What you need to know

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9. www.getcybersafe.gc.ca › en › blogsReporting spam text messages to 7726 - Get Cyber Safe

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   Reporting suspicious text messages to 7726. The best protection against smishing attempts is to be cautious about any messages that you receive from phone numbers you don’t recognize or that seem like a suspicious request.