Do Not Call 1-888-283-0480 – the Number is Being Used by Cyber criminals
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A Sample of the Phishing Text (SMS) Message
From: 18882830480
MSG: Your card has been temporarily locked. In order to unlock please call security staff at 1-888-283-0480
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 1-888-283-0480 and submitted to their information, are asked to contact their bank for help and report it to the police.
Note: Some of the names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers or other information in samples on this website may have been impersonated or spoofed.
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