After noticing unauthorized charges from Lyft on my account, I was contacted by a person named William, claiming to assist me, but I'm skeptical as he requires my information to investigate.
Scam callers posing as Social Security and Lyft—what to watch for!
Summary — +18555295676
Expert Opinion
Late last week, a surge of calls from +1 855‑529‑5676 landed on many phones across the region. The recordings and texts consistently mimic official agencies—Social Security, Lyft, and even random delivery notifications—yet they all share the same hallmark of a robocall scam. Callers use a synthetic female voice or bogus text signatures to create urgency and steal personal data. The safest move is to never return the call or click links, block the number, and report it to the FTC or your carrier. If you receive a purported government or rideshare message, verify it directly through the official website or app before taking any action.
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Recent Reports for (855) 529-5676
Be cautious, as this number pretends to be from Lyft and may send fake links that should not be opened.
18555295676
SMS
This number sent two texts asking 'how are you?' before being blocked.
I received a text message purporting to be from Lyft, stating that someone had found a water bottle and requesting a contact number to arrange its return. The message also mentioned a $15 return fee. In response, I pointed out that the number they had already texted was a suitable contact number and jokingly mentioned that there was also $50,000 inside the water bottle that I would like returned.
18555295676
SMS
A text message containing a car image and an Amazon website link was sent from this number.
Given the substantial profits generated by these operations, it seems that enough individuals fall prey to such schemes, making them financially viable
18555295676
Scam
Receipt of the same call has been confirmed, with a female computerized voice following the exact same script as previously reported, indicating a scam with the intention of deceiving gullible individuals.
A voicemail was left by a computerized female voice claiming to be from the social security administration, stating that a legal complaint had been filed and suggesting that the social security number could be blocked. The message requested a return call to 855-529-4093, ending with a blessing.
This is a Social Securty scam, be aware
This number is likely being used for fraudulent activities
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