Garmin emergency alert—legit or spoof?

Summary — +18555536632

Neutral
Caller Name: ‭+1 (855) 553-6632‬
Caller Type: SMS
Location: United States
Reviews: 22
Carrier: —, Region: —

Expert Opinion

Recent reports indicate the 855‑553‑6632 number pops up in Garmin‑related emergency alerts, often as a text that claims you’ve been added as an emergency contact. While many users confirm the message aligns with Garmin’s built‑in safety feature, a handful suspect spoofing or scams. To stay safe, cross‑check the alert within the Garmin app before replying, avoid clicking any links, and consider blocking the number if the content feels off. If you’re unsure, contact Garmin support directly through the official website or app. Treat any unsolicited emergency‑type messages with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Caller Categories

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Caller Names

‭+1 (855) 553-6632‬
was suppose to be garmin emer…
Red Riding
No name listed, just this num…
No name

Details

Location: United States
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.3

Rate this number — +18555536632

Recent Reports for (855) 553-6632

18555536632 Silent Call

There was just a hangup, no voicemail or nothing

18555536632 Unknown Emergency contact

This contact is designated for emergency purposes.

18555536632 Safe

According to the user, the information provided is satisfactory

18555536632 Safe

According to the user, this number is Safe.

18555536632 Safe

The informations provided by user is good, thats helpful

18555536632 SMS Garmin

Obviously, if you recieve a text from this number, it is legimate, it is for people with garmin watch who set up emergency notification

18555536632 Other

User provided information categorizes this as other.

18555536632 Unknown Garmin (claimed)

A message was received, supposedly from my daughter's Garmin, stating that an incident had occurred, but she does not own a Garmin.

18555536632 Scam No name listed, just this number

A call claimed my daughter-in-law needed assistance, but this seems like a cruel scam since it's using my emergency contact information

18555536632 Company Cash app support

Someone purporting to be from the cashapp service contacted me

18555536632 Non-profit organization No name

I received a similar text message, and my son had listed me as an emergency contact for his participation in a charity bike ride.

18555536632 SMS 8555536632

A message said 'Nicole has added you as an emergency contact', but i dont no any Nicole, it seemed like a scam.

18555536632 SMS Garmin?

Hubby's number was recently added to my Garmin phone as an emergency contac, automatcally sending a text to 855-553-6632, which is quite annoyin, and I'm geting really frustrated about it

18555536632 Other

User feedback is neutral.

18555536632 Unknown JW Kona

I received an identical message from JW Kona via this number, but I didn't open it, and I'm wondering if it would have installed a virus on my iPhone.

18555536632 Safe

Seems safe, thats whats been reported by other users

18555536632 SMS

A text message was received from an unknown sender, and the context is unclear.

18555536632 Company was suppose to be garmin emergency support but can't prove that

It is disappointing to discover that Garmin uses this number for emergency contact purposes, as it appears to be a spoofed number and does not have any connection to the company when searched online.

18555536632

Given the circumstances, it's logical to conclude that there's no valid reason for searching this number. It seems that the individual searching is among those attempting to deceive people into believing the call's legitimacy. How accurate is this assessment?

18555536632 SMS ‭+1 (855) 553-6632‬

A notification was received stating that Hollymann added me as an emergency contact, with instructions to contact them for removal

18555536632 Scam

This number is clearly fake

18555536632 Red Riding

According to reports, this number is used in a scam where the recipient is told they've been added as an emergency contact for someone named 'Red Riding'.

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