Scam or NotScam No. 0092026-10-28
Is this text a scam?
SCAM
?(202) 555-0142
Text Message · Today 9:41
Hello. This is Cable Services. We're reviewing your account, and it appears your 50% discount on your monthly bill is set to expire today. To confirm and secure your savings, call the number displayed on your caller ID immediately. This offer cannot be extended. Thank you.
Recreated from the FCC audio transcript of the voicemail; the real company name was replaced with a generic one and a fictional number was used.
3 red flags
- RED FLAG 1Ends todayPressure to act quickly is a sure sign of a scam.
Source: “Pressure to act quickly and only accepting gift cards as payment are sure signs of scam.” link - RED FLAG 2Call this number backThey want you to ring back the number that just called you.
Source: “The calls urge them to "call the number displayed on your caller ID immediately."” link - RED FLAG 3Half off baitThey'll claim you must prepay months of service with a gift card.
Source: “The scammer will also claim the only way to secure the discount is to prepay for multiple months of service using a gift card.” link
Safe move
Use the number on your bill
Call or email your provider using the official number printed on your bill.
Source: “call or email your service provider at the official customer service number or email address listed on your bill” link
Call or email your provider using the official number printed on your bill.
Source: “call or email your service provider at the official customer service number or email address listed on your bill” link
Send this to the one who'd tap it.
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