Beware of phishing SMS text messages such as:
- "AT&T: YourName! You came 3rd in the Connecticut AT&T Contest! Claim your bounty here: q7fmv info/KqTzD2wBDb, or show this code at AT&T store 1z52219"
- "AT&T : mate! You came 2nd in the Connecticut AT&T REWARDS! Claim the iPhone12 here: (website link) or show this code at AT&T store"
- "AT&T Free Msg: [YourName]! You came in 2nd in the Connecticut AT&T SWEEPSTAKES! Claim your bounty here : (website link), or show this code at AT&T store"
- "YourName! You came in 1st in Connecticut AT&T Contest! Show this code at AT&T store 1z59999"
You may get similar types of such scam messages. So, you can help us by reporting similar kinds of scam messages below in the comment section. If you are concerned with your privacy, then you can comment below without submitting your email address.
What is the motive behind fraud messages? The reality of the fake message - AT&T: You came 1st or 2nd or 3rd in the Connecticut AT&T Contest or Rewards or Sweepstakes! Claim your bounty here: (website link), or show this code at AT&T store and so on.
These fraud messages are not from any genuine companies but are from scammers to get your personal information so that they can scam you. They may ask you to click some link and submit the personal details on the fake website posing the real ones or call them or message/reply to them where they will trick you to submit your personal details. So, you should not follow any instructions provided in these messages or click any link or download anything (if provided any) or follow any instructions. The links or files provided on these messages may also contain some viruses or malware or spyware that can hack your device as well.
So, if you get confused about the legitimacy of the messages that you received, then it’s better you contact or check on the official website of the respective company (in this case you can contact AT&T) to confirm either the messages you received are real or fake ones.
Once these cybercriminals get your personal information, they make money by selling those details. If they get your credit card information, even they can steal money from your credit card. So, you should not follow any instructions provided on these kinds of messages.
These messages may not come from the same number or same email or in the name of the same company. These scammers may use multiple numbers, emails, and the name of companies to send similar messages. A few examples of scam messages are:
- We Have Attempted To Deliver Your Package UPS016448296GB Scam
- Beware of Verizon's Technology Enabling Movement Scam Messages
- Scam Message - There is a parcel(HAR-V572-NOR) waiting to be collected: 1lmr com, etc.
So, help us by reporting similar types of messages by using the comment section below. You can even comment below without providing your email address.
Now you know the reality of these kinds of fraud messages. So, if you still want to say something about it, then please feel free to leave your comment below. You can also comment below to report about similar kinds of scams or even to report about any kinds of scams. After all, we are here to spread awareness about scams. So, let’s do it together. Let’s save innocent people from scams.
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Good Luck!
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