Shockingly, the 844‑395‑8182 number keeps surfacing in fake purchase alerts that pretend to be Visa, Chase, or even Wells Fargo. These texts are classic phishing attempts, using familiar retailer names to spark panic. The real culprit is a scammer exploiting the trust you place in bank notifications. If you receive a message asking you to call this number, don’t reply or click any links; instead, verify directly with your bank using a known phone number or online portal. Consider blocking the caller ID, reporting the spam to your carrier, and enabling two‑factor authentication on your accounts to add an extra shield against future fraud.
I recieved a sales text, i reported it as junk to my provider
I received a suspicious text inquiring about a charge attempt via Chase for $457.85, which is a clear scam, so caution is advised.
I recieved a text message about a charge on my chase card, they told me to call 844-395-8182
I saw a message from Chase, askin if I made a purchace at Wallmart, it's a scam
Did you atleast try to make a purchse of $458.63 at Wallmart #7963 on 2/18/23?
I recieved a mesage from this number, apparantly from Chase, regarding a suspicious transaction at Wallmart, but the spelling of Wallmart was incorrect, it was spelled as Wallmart, which is a bit suspisious
I got a message from msg1153@chase.net claiming to be from Chase, prompting me to lock my card as a precaution.
I received an identical message
Today, I received the same message, dated 2/16/23
Legitimate companies like Visa would not initiate contact via call or text, so it's essential to verify the authenticity of such interactions by contacting the number on the back of your card.
A message from Visa inquired about a Target purchase made with my card, requesting a call back if the transaction was not recognized.
A suspicious text message was received, inquiring about a supposed transaction and requesting a call to a specified number.
I got a text message from them too
I got a fake message asking me to confirm a purchase of $437.59 at Target, but I didnt make any such purchase.
I recived a fake text message from Wells Fargo, asking my Grand Parent if they made a purchise of $439.18, and to call 844-395-8182 if it wasnt them.