Purolator Tracking
Purolator scam alert! Beware of a bogus Purolator tracking app message from (514) 244-0509 and other calls coming from the 438 area code.
Text Message Scams
The text message scams are the new way of making the most victims in the digital world. Whether it’s about Amazon, PayPal, FedEx, the government, or any other organization, phone notifications are extremely dangerous.
Most of them target people willing to click on a link, which leads to phishing, identity theft, or suspicious forms that steal your private data. The good news is, check here to see how to remove your private information from the Internet.
Complete List of Text Message Scams Below
Text message scams took over as the leading source of fraud after email in 2021. As everyone now uses smartphones most of the day, tons of schemes constantly appear – and we are here to protect you.
We’re proud to expose all these text message scams on a daily basis and show you how they work. Educate yourself by reading the full list below.
Jalisco Cartel Text Message
We've been receiving several messages in the last few days about a Jalisco Cartel text message. Here is how the scam works.
Coinbase Text Scam
Beware of a new Coinbase text scam going around: a notification on your phone saying that a withdrawal has been requested from an IP address.
Your Unemployment Benefit Has Been Updated
Beware of a new unemployment text scam going around today. It informs that your unemployment benefit has been updated.
DMV Refund Scam
Beware of a new DMV Refund Scam going around these days. It comes as a bogus Department of Motor Vehicles text message about a check.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Scam
Watch out for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Scam: "Thank you for purchasing a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for $284.00 USD".
Equifax Text Message
Beware of a new Equifax text message scam going around these days. It targets victims of the data breach who could get settlement payments.
Amazon Watch Raffle: Apple, Garmin or Fitness Prize Text?
Beware of a fake Amazon watch raffle, aka the Amazon Fitness Watch Text or the Apple Watch Raffle Scam. It could also feature a Garmin prize.
Amazon Watch Raffle: Apple, Garmin or Fitness Prize Text? Read More
Chase Text Message
Keep an eye open for the Chase Text Message scam, purportedly coming from Chase Bank with a link attached.
UPS Delivery Text Scam
Beware of a new UPS Delivery Text Scam regarding a fake shipment. Here is how it works and how to avoid this tracking text message scheme.
PayPal Support Text Scam
Beware of a new PayPal Support text scam happening as you're reading this. Whether it's about a failed payment or restriction, watch out!
Loan Text Message Scam
Watch out for the Loan Text Message Scam. Victims get notifications on their phones claiming to be from a money lending website.
Wells Fargo Alert Text Scam
Beware of a Wells Fargo message scam that comes with a link attached. Here is how the fake Wells Fargo text message looks like:
HSBC Text Message
Watch out for a new HSBC scam text message, whether it's about authorised payments, new payee addition, or an unrecognized device.
Text RBG to 50409
We received many messages about a potential "Text RBG to 50409" scam. Click here to read.
