A text message was received from this number regarding a bank account that does not belong to me, from a bank I have no association with.
Scam call pretending to be Wells Fargo—what to do
Summary — +18589640999
Expert Opinion
Yesterday afternoon a wave of calls mimicking Wells Fargo landed on many phones. Callers claim there’s an urgent issue with a non‑existent account and push recipients to call back or click a link. The pattern matches a classic phishing scam that exploits brand trust. If you receive such a message, hang up, do not reply, and never share personal or financial details. Verify any alerts directly with the official bank using a known phone number or online portal. Register the number with your carrier’s spam‑blocking service, report it to the FTC, and consider adding it to a personal block list. Staying skeptical and confirming independently are the best defenses.
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Recent Reports for (858) 964-0999
A text message was received claiming to be from Wells Fargo Bank, requesting a callback, which raises concerns about its legitimacy.
A suspicious text was received from this number, claiming to be from Wells Fargo Bank, but I don't have any affiliation with them, so I deleted the message without responding
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Police Call
It's advisable to contact the authorities, as this caller poses a significant threat
18589640999
Wells Fargo (scam)
Multiple texts were sent alerting me to potential issues with a Wells Fargo account, which I do not have
This is a scam call, they're posining as wells fargo, so be aware.
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Same caller name: Wells Fargo Bank (claimed)
Same category: Scam