Kooky fake bank texts

[TidalWave]

Guys n Gals,
I rec’d this text message (see pic) just a bit ago. Thought I’d post as a caution.

I do NOT have a bank of America account. If I ever did, it was perhaps a car financing years ago (which got refinanced to another lender).
Note the spelling of the first “Acount” in their name. Of course I haven’t and won’t open the link.
Be cautious!

 

[KillerFord1977]

Lot of that going around.

Get a bunch of spam calls to buy stuff.
Especially roofers after the hail storms.
Said if they buy my product first and listen to my sales pitch, i’ll sit and listen to theirs.
“Click” - off the line they go

 

[Keystone19250]

I get those all the from Chase and Bank of America, don’t have an account in either.

I also get text’s saying thanks for your payment here’s a reward for paying on time.

Another one I receive is you’ve over payed on your electric bill (last month) click here for a $647.00 refund.
That’s a funny one since my electric bill is never over $90.00

 

[Annihilator]

Let me see, I get emails from Amazon, PayPal, Geek squad 2 or 3 times a week, sad thing is I don’t have any of these accounts, never did….. keeps saying charges were made to your debit card, guess what, I don’t have one…….

Just have to be very cautious these days and definitely don’t open any of the links they send

 

[10mmLife]

Some of these scammers can even spoof phone numbers to banks and other financial institutions so be aware of financial phone calls that appear legit because they most likely are not.

 

[TidalWave]

…one of the biggest tip-offs is misspellings. That applies to emails, subject line, URL… anywhere.

 

[Old_Me]

the Mrs. and i have like 4 different banks we do business with. we never got any such messages, texts, or emails, or even a snail mail letter.

but if we ever did..??

we or just me, would be a the bank's front door minutes before opening time, to sit down and find out what's going on.

i tell all my kids, and grand kids, to NEVER open ANY email's with misspelled names, or if you don't even recall the place or the person it came from.

but then they alway say to me..."dad (or pops) WE KNOW THIS"........lol

 

[Keystone19250]

Some of these scammers can even spoof phone numbers to banks and other financial institutions so be aware of financial phone calls that appear legit because they most likely are not.

It’s been reported that people are getting text messages from there own phone number?? So messed up.

 

[youngolddude]

There are scams saying your product has shipped. I signed into UPS and checked the so called tracking number (instead of clicking link) and guess what? It didn't exist. These are phishing scams that will put malware on your device. Be careful out there.

 

[10mmLife]

If you ever get any calls or texts from someone claiming to be from a financial institution no matter how legit it appears or what info they already know about you, I'd advise you hang up and call your financial institution directly.

 

[OkiePewPew]

Yep, been getting these fairly regularly. My girl sitting next to me when some rando woman texts “Hey baby it’s been a while…”
The worst have come recently, all appear to be from the same sender.

 

[OkiePewPew]

Yep, been getting these fairly regularly. My girl sitting next to me when some rando woman texts “Hey baby it’s been a while…”
The worst have come recently, all appear to be from the same sender.

Oh good lord. I was making a fun meme about KLGunner and this showed up For Real!!! God help me.

 

[OkiePewPew]

It’s been reported that people are getting text messages from there own phone number?? So messed up.

Happened to me yesterday…

 

[OkiePewPew]

Told my parents, even if the email address checks out you still don’t click it. Go direct to the site and log in.
Apple is also pushing a new feature where it catches some of these and gives you the option to report and delete, saving the extra step of forwarding it to the FCC via 7726.

 

[Annihilator]

Oh good lord. I was making a fun meme about KLGunner and this showed up For Real!!! God help me. View attachment 26120

Hey Okie……it’s on now buddy……

 

[Keystone19250]

Oh good lord. I was making a fun meme about KLGunner and this showed up For Real!!! God help me. View attachment 26120

That is one ugly woman.

 

[Annihilator]

Oh good lord. I was making a fun meme about KLGunner and this showed up For Real!!! God help me. View attachment 26120

 

[Annihilator]

Yep, been getting these fairly regularly. My girl sitting next to me when some rando woman texts “Hey baby it’s been a while…”
The worst have come recently, all appear to be from the same sender.
View attachment 26119

 

[MN.Militia]

Uh huh! And don't even get me started on those annoying phone calls asking you about "your car's extended warranty"!
1) I drive a truck
2) I've never bought a brand-new anything. I prefer lightly used stuff.

 

[Bassbob]

If you ever get any calls or texts from someone claiming to be from a financial institution no matter how legit it appears or what info they already know about you, I'd advise you hang up and call your financial institution directly.

Your bank will never email or text you about issues with your account. Ever. It doesn’t happen.