Do not call or text 1-701-409-0527. This is because the number is being used by cybercriminals in an attempt to steal their potential victims’ personal, account and financial information. The cyber criminals do this by sending out phishing Facebook, e-mail, or text messages like the ones below to potential victims, claiming they have won some so-called lottery. The phishing message then asks the potential victims to call or text the same number immediately.
Here is a message that we have received from one our users:
Hi. I received a Facebook message from a friend telling me I won and had to text the following phone number 1 (701) 409-0527 and text me requesting the below information
(1/2)Here is the Delivery form to fill out.
Full Name:
home Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Country:
Date Of Birth:
Male?Female
Text Number:
Email:
Fb password:
(2/2)Monthly income:
AGE.....
Own House/ Rent an apartment
If the recipients call the number, they will get an automated message asking them to input all of their personal information, including their social security numbers, bank account numbers and other information the cyber criminals need in order to gain access to their potential victims’ accounts, steal their money and use their accounts fraudulently.
Recipients of the phishing text or SMS message, who have called 1-701-409-0527 and submitted to their information, are asked to contact their bank for help and report it to the police.