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- A wrong-number text scam is any scam in which it seems like someone has accidentally texted you instead of the person they meant to reach out to, generally with a basic greeting or reminder about fake plans.
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Jul 29, 2022 · So-called wrong number scams — in which con artists send out huge batches of eye-grabbing but innocuous texts — have become the introduction du jour for scammers looking for people to...
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Aug 2, 2023 · What is a wrong-number text scam? A wrong-number text scam is any scam in which it seems like someone has accidentally texted you instead of the person they meant to reach out to, generally with a basic greeting or reminder about fake plans.
Sep 29, 2023 · Malicious individuals send innocent texts addressed to someone else about a party, medical appointment or business meeting. Once you’ve texted the person back with a message like “Sorry, wrong number,” the scammer tries to pull you into a friendly conversation.
Jul 3, 2022 · I’ve been getting a lot of “wrong number” spam texts that are oddly literary and intriguing. But the reality is a little grimmer, as it usually is.
- Andrew J. Hawkins
Jan 10, 2024 · Wrong number scams. Scammers attempt to groom you into their elaborate fraudulent schemes by sending ‘wrong number’ texts. These texts begin by saying something you would say to a friend, such as: ‘It was nice seeing you the other day,’ in anticipation of you replying asking who it is.
Nov 4, 2022 · What is the “Wrong Number” Scam? Have you ever received an odd text from the wrong number? Normally, you respond by letting them know it’s the wrong number and they either don’t respond or they say “oops sorry!” and the interaction concludes. But what if they keep texting you? It seems weird, but why would it seem weird?
Nov 21, 2023 · The wrong number scam is a type of fraud where the scammer contacts an unsuspecting victim by sending them a text message claiming to be from a legitimate business or service.
