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Online users have reported receiving scam calls and text messages from 929 area code telephone numbers. If you have received calls from area code 929, please share experiences with us by leaving a comment below. In your comment, please post the telephone number that you received the scam call from.
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Get calls daily and voicemails with dead air from various 929 numbers. Most commonly 929 482 xxxx (various)929 297 xxxx (various)
1 929 256 047 I received this number
Got message saying they would lock my phone and turn on antivirus
I keep receiving Chrome alerts saying my phone has a virus and I should download anti-virus. Receht alerts are from this number 1 (929) 256 047 saying my phone will shut down soon if I don't download software
I got the same thing. What did you do?
Text from 929-487-9054 asking to confirm a Venmo purchase for BTC And recommended to call 424-532-3622. Ah nope.