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MineralMan

(149,859 posts)

16. Blatantly bogus

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 03:38 PM

13 hrs ago

Nobody calls people like that. Ever.

Also, never click on links in texts and never, ever, call the phone number in a text. It's always bogus. If you have a question, contact the company directly, using a number you're sure belongs to that company. Check a recent bill for a customer service number or log into your account with that company.

Just never do anything with any text message. In fact, immediately block the number that texted you.

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Alert: Fancy phone scam. Question: Where should I report this? [View all] LAS14 17 hrs ago OP

Report here UpInArms 17 hrs ago #1

ALL these payment due/processed messages are scams. Do not respond. usonian 17 hrs ago #2

I Get Them For PayPal ProfessorGAC 17 hrs ago #4

So do I usonian 16 hrs ago #9

Should not call any phone number given you through email. Call Apple Support lostincalifornia 17 hrs ago #3

It is possible the Consumer Protection division at your AG's office may care. yellow dahlia 17 hrs ago #5

Not long ago, I had a similar message purporting to be from Norton Security Totally Tunsie 16 hrs ago #6

I get that message all the time!!! I called Norton and told them of the scam. They were not surprised. FloridaBlues 16 hrs ago #8

As has already been said, PoindexterOglethorpe 16 hrs ago #7

What is "this?" LAS14 16 hrs ago #10

You are putting yourself at risk when you respond to those credit card inquiries. Ms. Toad 14 hrs ago #12

The ones I've gotten didn't ask questions if I said the transaction was valid. In other words... LAS14 14 hrs ago #13

You are putting yourself at risk if you respond to them. Ms. Toad 13 hrs ago #14

I have on rare occasions got such texts, PoindexterOglethorpe 13 hrs ago #15

I was almost scammed the exact same way. BigmanPigman 14 hrs ago #11

Blatantly bogus MineralMan 13 hrs ago #16