How to spot fake Chase security codes!

Summary — +1242733

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Caller Name: Chase
Caller Type: SMS
Location: Bahamas
Reviews: 24
Carrier: —, Region: —
Note: The number is too short for this region.

Expert Opinion

Surprisingly, many users report receiving unsolicited texts from +1242733 that mimic Chase security alerts. The pattern suggests a coordinated phishing effort exploiting the familiar 2‑factor code format. Because the number differs from Chase’s official short code (24273), treating any unexpected code request as suspicious is safest. Always verify by calling the bank’s known customer‑service line or using the official mobile app—never click links or reply to the message. Consider blocking the sender, reporting the incident to your carrier and the FTC, and enabling app‑based authentication where possible. Staying vigilant and confirming through trusted channels can stop credential theft before it happens.

Caller Categories

SMS
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Scam
Customer Service
Unknown
Financial

Caller Names

Chase
Chase (scam)
unknown
Tmobile
phishing scam

Details

Location: Bahamas
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.99

Rate this number — +1242733

Recent Reports for 242733

1242733 Other

Received a call from this number, but no one spoke on the other end. Not sure what it was about.

1242733 Harassment Call

received unwanted calls

1242733 Scam

Got a suspicious call from this number. Sounds like a scam, be cautious!

1242733 Scam

I recieved a phishing text from chase bank

1242733 SMS Chase bank (NOT)

This number cannot be associated with Chase bank as it has sent two texts with different online codes, and there is no account with the bank to begin with.

1242733 Customer Service Chase

after calling my local chase bank, they told me it's legit, they send a code to your phone when you use a different computer or phone, i dont completly understand but thats what they said, you can google chase bank to verify it for yourself, but be aware it can be confusing

1242733 Scam Chase (scam)

At 2:50 pm on Feb 4, 14, I received a text message claiming to be from Chase, which I believe is a scam since I don't have a Chase account

1242733 SMS Chase

Caution is advised with this number, as it may be a scam, particularly given the request for a random code without providing a website or prior request for such information.

1242733 SMS Chase Bank

I received two consecutive text messages regarding a Chase online identification code, which is suspicious since I do not have a Chase bank account

1242733 Scam a phisher

Given that I don't have any accounts with Chase, the texts I'm receiving are likely a phishing scam. I advise those who receive similar texts out of the blue, especially if they do have a Chase account, to contact Chase directly rather than following the instructions in the text. If there's a genuine issue, Chase will inform you over the phone.

1242733 Scam phishing scam

It apears to be a scam, possibily phishing, aiming to obtain chase bank informations

1242733 Scam Chase (scam)

This is a scam, as I've never used Chase for banking or credit cards and received the same message as others.

1242733 Financial

Molly's assertion that Chase initiates texts without prior sign-on requests is misleading, as Chase only sends messages when explicitly requested by the user, offering options for code delivery via text or email

1242733 Scam "Chase"

I dont have a Chase account, yet I recived a text from the 242733 number, which is suposed to be legit but has one less digit, be carefull not to get scamd

1242733 SMS Chase

This message is undoubtedly a scam, as I don't have a Chase account and haven't had one for years; such scams are prevalent, and the best course of action is to ignore links and contact the bank directly to report the abuse.

1242733 SMS Chase Bank Scam

It is essential to note that the phone number 242-73 is associated with Chase, whereas the number listed here, 242-733, appears to be a scam, likely causing confusion among users.

1242733 Customer Service Chase??

Chase will only send you a message like this if you ask them to

1242733 SMS

I also recieved a text message from this number out of the blue, and it looked pretty suspisous to me

1242733 SMS Chase

After receiving a message, Chase was immediately contacted, and they confirmed that no communication had been sent, advising to forward the message to the abuse department.

1242733 SMS Chase (scam)

The message I received on my phone purportedly from Chase is likely a scam, given that I haven't had an account with them in almost ten years. There's no legitimate reason for them to be sending me codes.

1242733 SMS Tmobile

Beware of the scam number 242733, which may be linked to Tmobile selling customer information

1242733 Customer Service Chase

Yes, they do; for security purposes, Chase sends a code every time you log in from a different IP address, which is a protection measure for your account.

1242733 SMS Chase (scam)

The website appeares to be fake, especialy when accesed through a computer, it dont seem to be a legite Chase site... beware of scams.

1242733 Unknown

Nicole is right; this isn't a scam, and some people are overly paranoid

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