Spam Text Messages

Blueface · 11-09-2010, 07:23 AM

Are you getting these like some of us are?
Seems a new way to try to scam.
They are not the traditional telemarketers for the most part.
They are scammers trying to get bank/financial information.
Not to mention that along the way, they are costing many of money as I don't have unlimited texting.

Most of these messages entail something to the effect of "thanks for visiting our site", call ....... to claim your $100 certificate."

They usually show up with a valid non 800 type number but ask you to call an 800, 877 or 866 number.

If you or anyone you know is getting them, contact the FTC at 877-382-4357 and once on their menu, hit 0 twice to go to a rep.

I am told the FBI is aware of this scam and is working on it but the more information they are provided, the better it will be to shut them down.

longknocker · 11-09-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Are you getting these like some of us are?
Seems a new way to try to scam.
They are not the traditional telemarketers for the most part.
They are scammers trying to get bank/financial information.
Not to mention that along the way, they are costing many of money as I don't have unlimited texting.

Most of these messages entail something to the effect of "thanks for visiting our site", call ....... to claim your $100 certificate."

They usually show up with a valid non 800 type number but ask you to call an 800, 877 or 866 number.

If you or anyone you know is getting them, contact the FTC at 877-382-4357 and once on their menu, hit 0 twice to go to a rep.

I am told the FBI is aware of this scam and is working on it but the more information they are provided, the better it will be to shut them down.

Thanks For The Heads Up, Carlos. I Only Get Occasional Texts From Spammers On My Cell, But Nothing Like That. Hope It Clears Up For You!

Don Fernando · 11-09-2010, 07:26 AM

Maybe they want to help you find that coke bottle

Blueface · 11-09-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Maybe they want to help you find that coke bottle

Can you believe I still haven't found it?

HOWEVER, my grandson was going through my phone and did.

kelmac07 · 11-09-2010, 07:28 AM

And I despise SPAM!!! Now I gotta watch for it on my cell.

yourchoice · 11-09-2010, 07:31 AM

Thanks for the heads up, Carlos.

Eleven · 11-09-2010, 07:35 AM

For years my wife would get text messages in Spanish, from a vzw text. No return phone number.

Although she claims to not speak Spanish, she has come home late a few times smelling of Mexican food.

hotreds · 11-09-2010, 07:43 AM

I had the text feature on my phone turned off since I don't text and was getting too many Spam messages each one costing me. Scott, Mexican food is great. I'd worry if she came home with a Mexican, period!

Blueface · 11-09-2010, 09:27 AM

Called one of them for kicks and giggles.

Played it as an idiot which is not hard at times for me (there, in case anyone thought of it).

First thing they asked was for my cell number I got the message on. Told them I am elderly, just got the phone and heck if I know what the number is or how to figure it out.

Next, told me I won a $100 gift card to Walmart for having visited one of their member sites and having completed a survey. Told them I don't have a computer and don't know how to access the internet. They told me someone must have done it from the family on my behalf and don't recall.

Next, they asked for my name, home number and address. Not sure who lives at the address I gave them but my apologies in advance.

I went by the name of Charles Johnson. Sorry to him also.

Next, they asked me if I hold a credit card. I said yes. They told me it would cost me a charge of $2.95 to get that certificate out to me.

In the words of Emiril, at that point........................BAM!!!! You've been had. I told him my credit card was over the limit and in collections so it would not be of value. They asked if I had another. I said no and we parted our ways.

I am sure had I given them a credit card number, much more additional "confirming" information would have been asked that would expose me further.

11-09-2010, 09:35 AM

No, I just get a stereotypical picture of a tatted down Mexican guy or a Black dude with gold teeth saying that he rape a 5 year old, giving her AIDS, and leaving her in the hospital. Supposedly, if the message is sent on the hospital will donate $.15 per text to her care. It's a scam, it's BS(I googled the chit out of it), and if someone sees one of those guys from the pic and has the text I don't think it will end well.

I have also seen similar ones about kidnapped children but haven't looked into them. I didn't forward them because I'm not sure if they're spam as well. I would hate for someone to randomly put my girl in a spam text and have some strange situation arise from it.

Blueface · 11-09-2010, 09:37 AM

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_1...11-504083.html

http://www.keprtv.com/news/78570227.html

http://www.wtvq.com/news/dont-fall-f...card-text-scam

http://www.giftcardadvocate.org/news/?p=920

11-09-2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_1...11-504083.html

http://www.keprtv.com/news/78570227.html

http://www.wtvq.com/news/dont-fall-f...card-text-scam

http://www.giftcardadvocate.org/news/?p=920

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/conte...hat_tex_t.html

11-09-2010, 07:23 AM	#1
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Spam Text Messages Are you getting these like some of us are? Seems a new way to try to scam. They are not the traditional telemarketers for the most part. They are scammers trying to get bank/financial information. Not to mention that along the way, they are costing many of money as I don't have unlimited texting. Most of these messages entail something to the effect of "thanks for visiting our site", call ....... to claim your $100 certificate." They usually show up with a valid non 800 type number but ask you to call an 800, 877 or 866 number. If you or anyone you know is getting them, contact the FTC at 877-382-4357 and once on their menu, hit 0 twice to go to a rep. I am told the FBI is aware of this scam and is working on it but the more information they are provided, the better it will be to shut them down. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

11-09-2010, 07:26 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Spam Text Messages Maybe they want to help you find that coke bottle __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-09-2010, 07:28 AM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Spam Text Messages And I despise SPAM!!! Now I gotta watch for it on my cell. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#6
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Spam Text Messages Thanks for the heads up, Carlos.

11-09-2010, 07:35 AM	#7
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Spam Text Messages For years my wife would get text messages in Spanish, from a vzw text. No return phone number. Although she claims to not speak Spanish, she has come home late a few times smelling of Mexican food. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

11-09-2010, 07:43 AM	#8
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Spam Text Messages I had the text feature on my phone turned off since I don't text and was getting too many Spam messages each one costing me. Scott, Mexican food is great. I'd worry if she came home with a Mexican, period! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-09-2010, 09:27 AM	#9
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Spam Text Messages Called one of them for kicks and giggles. Played it as an idiot which is not hard at times for me (there, in case anyone thought of it). First thing they asked was for my cell number I got the message on. Told them I am elderly, just got the phone and heck if I know what the number is or how to figure it out. Next, told me I won a $100 gift card to Walmart for having visited one of their member sites and having completed a survey. Told them I don't have a computer and don't know how to access the internet. They told me someone must have done it from the family on my behalf and don't recall. Next, they asked for my name, home number and address. Not sure who lives at the address I gave them but my apologies in advance. I went by the name of Charles Johnson. Sorry to him also. Next, they asked me if I hold a credit card. I said yes. They told me it would cost me a charge of $2.95 to get that certificate out to me. In the words of Emiril, at that point........................BAM!!!! You've been had. I told him my credit card was over the limit and in collections so it would not be of value. They asked if I had another. I said no and we parted our ways. I am sure had I given them a credit card number, much more additional "confirming" information would have been asked that would expose me further. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian Last edited by Blueface; 11-09-2010 at 09:35 AM.

11-09-2010, 09:35 AM	#10
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Spam Text Messages No, I just get a stereotypical picture of a tatted down Mexican guy or a Black dude with gold teeth saying that he rape a 5 year old, giving her AIDS, and leaving her in the hospital. Supposedly, if the message is sent on the hospital will donate $.15 per text to her care. It's a scam, it's BS(I googled the chit out of it), and if someone sees one of those guys from the pic and has the text I don't think it will end well. I have also seen similar ones about kidnapped children but haven't looked into them. I didn't forward them because I'm not sure if they're spam as well. I would hate for someone to randomly put my girl in a spam text and have some strange situation arise from it.

11-09-2010, 09:37 AM	#11
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Spam Text Messages http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_1...11-504083.html http://www.keprtv.com/news/78570227.html http://www.wtvq.com/news/dont-fall-f...card-text-scam http://www.giftcardadvocate.org/news/?p=920 __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian