I recieved a call from this number about an account i dont even have, it was weird
Scam Texts Pretending to Deactivate Your Card!
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Expert Opinion
Never share personal or card details with unsolicited texts—scammers use fake deactivation alerts to create panic. These messages typically masquerade as banks or credit unions, pulling real‑world brand names to lend credibility. When you get a notice to call a strange number, hang up and verify directly through the institution’s official website or customer service line. Block the offending number and report it to your carrier and the FTC to help curb future abuse. Keep a log of such attempts; patterns often emerge that can aid law‑enforcement investigations. Stay skeptical and protect your financial identity.
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Recent Reports for (256) 347-2846
A text message claiming my SECU card was deactivated seemed like a scam, as a legitimate bank would not send such a message over the weekend
A text was received stating that the SECU card had been deactivated. Although it seemed legitimate, it was discovered to be a scam after contacting the Credit Union, resulting in the card being deactivated to prevent further fraud.
A text message was received stating that my secu card was deactivated, prompting concerns about potential issues with my bank account.
I recieved a text message saying my SECU card is deactivated, and i need to call 919-246-5748, dont know if it's legit
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All indications point to this being a scam.
These scammers claim affiliation with SECU, despite the recipient not having an account; similar fake messages are received monthly
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The response to the call was amusing.
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Fear of identity theft is exploited by these scammers to deceive people into divulging their information
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Upon receiving a call from 403-468-1076, I responded with skepticism
Recieved the same text from Astoria number, dont have any card with this bank tho.
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Apparently, this scammer is now targeting different bank names and numbers, as I recently experienced the exact same incident described above.
A text message was received from this number, claiming my West Coast Bank credit card had been deactivated and providing an Astoria OR number to contact.
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I recieved a message saying my card was deactivated, and it told me to call another number, but i think it's a scam to get my credit card info
A suspicious text was received, claiming a card deactivation and prompting a call to an unrelated number.
A text from this number falsely claimed my La Loma Federal Credit Union card was deactivated, which is a scam since I have no account there.
I recieved a text from this number claimin my La Loma Federal Credit Union card was deactivated, but i dont have an account there, its a scam
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A suspicious message claims a card deactivation and requests a callback to a specific number.
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A scam text was received from 256-347-2846 claiming my card was deactivated, but I don't have a card with that bank; I'll be reporting this to the authorities.
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I got a txt message asking me to call this number and submited my card number
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Same caller name: SECU
Same category: Scam