A fundraising call allegedly for the Special Olympics was received, using robodialing, from an organization whose representatives had been overly aggressive in the past.
Verizon Wireless texts from unknown number: Scam alert!
Summary — +18662821169
Caller Name: Verizon Wireless (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 10
Carrier: —, Region: —
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Ever wonder why you keep seeing texts that claim to be from Verizon Wireless? The pattern points to a spoofed number that’s being used for a classic scam: a fake usage alert designed to lure you into calling back or clicking a link. Because the caller ID can be manipulated, the same toll‑free prefix shows up on landlines and mobiles alike, often followed by long silences or automated prompts. To stay safe, ignore unsolicited alerts, verify account activity directly on the carrier’s official website or app, and block the number. Report persistent robodialed attempts to your phone carrier and the FTC.
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Recent Reports for (866) 282-1169
When I answered, there was a long silence, indicitive of a robodail, then a weird voice came on and asked for the owner, I laughed and put the reciever down.
My experience with this number has been identical
They call every day on my landline, but never leave a message, so i've blocked them for now, we'll see what happens.
An unusual incident occurred when I received a call on my home phone from a toll-free number, but no message was attached, suggesting a possible scam
Upon receving a text message from this number, allegedly from Verizon Wireless, it claim that one of my lines had exceeded its voice allowance by more than $10, i did some research online and found other similiar posts
Upon receiving a similar TXT message, an online check revealed that the claimed issue was unfounded, suggesting a scam
It appears I received the same suspicious text from Verizon Wireless as others, which seems to be a scam.
I got a text from this number, sayin my verizon account was over the limit, but when i checked online, it wasnt true
A suspicious text message claiming to be from Verizon Wireless prompted me to search for this number, which appears to be a potential scam. Luckily, I found this platform, which helped me verify its legitimacy.
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