Wells Fargo Text Scam: How to Recognize One
Wells Fargo may contact you by text regarding your card or account activity. But, Wells Fargo will only send you a text using one of the official Wells Fargo shortcodes: 93557, 93733, 93729, or 54687. When Wells Fargo contacts you, they will not ask for your card PIN, access code, or your online banking password. If you are uncomfortable about a request for information, do not respond and instead call the number on the back of your card to verify the authenticity of the request.
Wells Fargo Text Scams
From: (434) 512-7692
Wells Blocked Account http://fraudulentaccountsuspended 3482owur7g2793rh9qoweusfvboszdufb9qw4.xyz /fh46hdfss/login
FRM:80095921633893366614@yahoo.com
MSG:Wells Fargo Notice: Please go to
hxxp://account.wellsfargo4387171744ll3.com/
How to Recognize a Wells Fargo Text
Phishing texts use similar techniques as phishing emails call SMSphishing: a sense of urgency to secure your account or verify your identity, using words like “locked,” “deactivated”, or“for your protection” to describe your account status. These texts may prompt you to call a phone number, click on a link, or respond directly with personal or account information. To spot a phishing text, look for a combination of red flags. In this example, notice:
Suspicious sender: The text was sent by an unknown phone number, instead of one of Wells Fargo’s official short codes: 93557, 93733, 93729, or 54687.
Unusual text treatments: The text message contains a combination of unusual text treatments, including all caps, arrows, ID numbers, and an exclamation point.
Unprompted identity request: The request to verify the recipient’s identity was unprompted. Wells Fargo will request to verify your identity via access code only when prompted by an action that you have initiated, such as signing on to online banking or sending money.
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