After receiving a suspicious text with a code and link, responding with 'STOP' resulted in a claim of being unsubscribed and a request to call a specified number, which was found to be a fake Amazon link with a misspelling of 'Amazon'.
Mystery Verification Codes: Is This Smishing Scam?
Summary — +18885112891
Expert Opinion
Ever wonder why your phone keeps buzzing with mysterious verification codes you never asked for? The pattern points to a classic smishing campaign that uses generic short‑codes and the 888‑511‑2891 number to impersonate banks, email providers, and e‑commerce sites. These messages exploit the trust you place in two‑factor alerts, hoping you’ll click a link or share personal data. To stay safe, treat any unsolicited code as suspicious, never reply with personal info, and block the sender immediately. Report the number to your carrier and, if possible, forward the text to the FTC’s spam‑reporting service. Regularly review your account activity for unknown logins.
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Recent Reports for (888) 511-2891
I recieved two texts from this number, the first one stated that '906413 is your verification code for your Sony accout'.
Apparently, this number sent me a message pretending to be an ebay verification code, which seem pretty suspicious, the number is also associate with a sketchy website. Fun stuffs!
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Repeated security codes have been received from this number, raising concerns.
I recieved a numerical verifation code i didnt request
Following an email claiming to be from the USPS, I was asked to pay $3.00 for a package from China that supposedly hadn't been paid for, but after paying, a text arrived with a code indicating a charge of 1,250 EUR, which led to me blocking the card and requesting no further texts, ultimately receiving a message to call 888-511-2891, which I ignored.
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Security codes sent via text are likely fraudulent
Verification messages with random six-digit codes have been received, indicating potential spam activity.
I recieve a lot of messages from this number saying 'Your MyLoans Verification Code'
I have been receiving multiple texts from this number, claiming to be from Coinbase and providing a verification code. However, I do not have a Coinbase account. After replying to stop the messages, I received a response asking me to verify my phone query and provided a number to call if I had questions. The message also included an option to cancel by replying STOP.
This number has been attempting to gain unauthorized access to my accounts, including PayPal, which is a clear indication of hacking attempts
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texting me nonstop, absolutly annoying, wont stop becuse there no real humans
A text message arived with "Microsoft Access Code: 1839" though i dont use Microsoft, it seems like its spam, the short number was 288402 and the longer one was 888-511-2891
This morning, I received texts from two short numbers claiming to be Whirlpool verification codes; when I questioned the purpose, I was instructed to configure my SMS URL and given options to reply HELP or STOP, and after requesting help, I was advised to make a call
This number sent texts claiming to offer Dollar General coupon codes, but I believe it's a scam as they asked me to call to confirm
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I got two text messages from a unknow number, claiming my digitial banking code was xxxxxx, but i didnt attempt any online banking.
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I recived messages saying my outlook account had a new acces
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Everyone recived the same message, did ennybody actualy acces ther account?
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Several sms messages have been recieved regarding a verification code, but the company is unfamiliar to me, so I'll be deleting the messages, probaby a case of Smishing
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Apparently, this a total scam occured when I recived a text about a Sony account I dont have, dont bother calling the number or responsing, just block it asap and thats it.
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I received a message claiming to be from Sony with a verification code, but since I have no knowledge of such an account, I responded with 'STOP' and received a confirmation that no further messages would be sent.
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It's unclear why my husband would be associated with this number, and further investigation is needed
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A phishing scam was attempted via an unsolicited text message containing a LinkedIn account verification code.
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Text messages have been received from this number regarding an EA security code, which is irrelevant, as the recipient does not even own a TV, and the messages are deemed to be from unscrupulous individuals.
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Similar experiences have been reported by others
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For months, short texts have been received from this number, including messages in English and Russian, providing an EA security code. Although initially not recognized as a scam, the account has since been secured, and a response to stop the texts was sent.
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I received a text warning that someone else might have accessed my Microsoft account and prompting me to recover it.
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I recived a text message with a short code for 'CallFree Kit by Faxebook', when I replied with 'help' I recieved this particuler number
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Recieved a text with a security code but no indication of whats its for, i replied with HELPP and got an instrution to calll
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A mysterious text was received with the message "Your security code is N7KGDV", but no explanation was provided for its purpose; after texting HELP, a response was received directing me to call 888-511-2891, with the option to reply STOP to cancel, which was done, resulting in a confirmation that no further messages would be sent from this service.
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