Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scamming - Fraud
The Uber code text scam or Uber SMiShing scam is a fake text message with a four-digit fake Uber code sent to potential victims telling them to reply with the word "STOP" to the phone number in the message. But, if they reply, they will be charged for the text because the telephone number is a premium-rate number.
Since Uber often sends out legitimate messages legitimately, it is hard to tell if a text message is a scam or not. Therefore, it is recommended to Google the number you were sent before texting anything back. And, if you are still doubtful, don't send the message because if it is a genuine Uber message, you will be able to identify it via the Uber app.
Premium-rate telephone numbers are telephone numbers for telephone calls or text messages during which certain services are provided, and for which prices higher than normal are charged. Unlike a normal call or text message, part of the call or text message charge is paid to the service provider, thus enabling businesses to be funded via the calls or text messages.
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Has anyone figured out how to make this stop? This particular number messages me a few times a day every few days. I have it sent to spam but it's annoying
Report it to your mobile phone service provider.
Got one at 3 am from 4154232867
For one from 4154232867 at 3 am
I too received that message but I did send the word STOP back. I use Cricket by the month and they do not pay vendors for these types of messages.
"I just received a fake text message with a four-digit fake Uber code (-766) telling me to reply with the word "STOP" to the phone number in the message (201) 596-8382. I did not reply since I never use Uber." Received via email.
The same deal from 210-559-0046. Don't reply. The number seems owned by @sprint. Why can't this be reported directly and shut down but the carrier?
I received a scam text today rom number 201-231-7783. I did not reply. Be alert people!
I got one of these messages this morning. At 1st I thought someone was using my Uber for a ride. I did not confirm too. So I sent STOP. Then I found this site after looking into it as potential scam. So I'm wondering if I did get scammed how much money will they take and are they able to keep taking money since I responded to them via text. I'm just worried right now so any information regarding this matter will be helpful and appreciated.What I'm mainly concerned about is if o should change my number or provider or if I can safely ingnore
You will charged for each text message that you respond to. The charge will be based on the premium rate assigned to the number that you have responded to.
Got one today from 415-212-4018Twice in 2 days!
