Forward suspicious texts immediately to 7726 for free reporting to your network provider. These messages often start with a simple 'hello' to check if your number is active, paving the way for phishing attempts. Ignore and delete without responding, as replies confirm your line works and invite more spam. If it claims to be from a recruitment firm, verify directly via their official website—never click links or share details. Report to the National Cyber Security Centre for broader action. Block the number on your phone to prevent follow-ups. Stay vigilant; such scams exploit trust in job offers to steal personal data.
A text arrived saying “Hello”, advising me to report spam and delete it, warning not to reply as they were testing the number.
Posing as a recruitment agency, this is a phishing fraud.
We've discovered an SMS phishing operation that misuses our business name and other recruitment agencies. Rest assured the messages aren't from us and our data remains safe. If you received a text about a remote job from an unknown number, forward it free to 7726 for the National Cyber Security Centre. More guidance is available here: https://lnkd.in/dfwc2Qa. We've already reported the matter and it is under investigation. – TPF Recruitment
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