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The website j8smk.info is a scam, therefore, recipients of fake messages like the one below with a link to it should delete them. The link in the fake messages which claim someone tried to arrange a delivery for you but you weren't home, go to fake survey and phishing websites that steal account credentials, personal and financial information.
Hello, is this xxxx? We tried to arrange a delivery for you but you weren't home, please go to j8smk.info/gkLHXT55S8 JE Transport.
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Got this one this morning: "null, important notification for the USPS delivery 5H55R5 from 03/26/2020. Go to: l8smk.info/GpCzcSD4Fv" Deleted it.
Jeff, this is the FINAL reminder from Fedex. Your item ID ending with 4739 is scheduled for delivery. Kindly arrange here: g6a83.com/EBldnc42YY
I've been getting these text messages pretty much every day. Here are all the ones I've received (I redacted the name and URL):-, forgive me for the short notice. I just saw a position near by that seems like a good opportunity, learn how - , employers near are still recruiting. Here is one posting you may like - HI we were handing you a last minute offer to try out our new keto dieting & reduce 30 pounds in just 2 weeks HI we were handing you a last minute offer to try out our new keto dieting & reduce 30 pounds in just 2 weeks Netflix: , your 3 years free subscription will be given to someone else if not claimed by today: , lose at least 30 lbs before Fourth of July with our groundbreaking keto pill: (Your free sample expires tonight}, your iPhone 11 Pro is still unclaimed in our fulfillment center. Please schedule for delivery asap: We're back in stock, ! We sold out right after Oprah aired last week. Claim your FREE trial and lose up to 35 lbs in 3 weeks Hey, is this ? I tried to deliver a delivery for you but you weren't home, please go to RG TransWe're making obese people shine again! As featured on TV, lose 15 lbs in just 2 weeks! , your free sample is here: We're making obese people shine again! As featured on TV, lose 15 lbs in just 2 weeks! , your free sample is here: We're making obese people shine again! As featured on TV, lose 15 lbs in just 2 weeks! , your free sample is here: We're making obese people shine again! As featured on TV, lose 15 lbs in just 2 weeks! , your free sample is here: As Seen On TV: Shocking discovery MELTS FATS without changing your diet. , you qualify for a $1 trial: , your Netflix subscription has been renewed at no charge. Confirm your details here: -The links in the text messages are different every day, and the phone number is also different every day. The only things in common are:(1) The IP address of the server that hosts those links: 8.210.166.202. This IP address is owned by "Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited". Please report the activity by sending an email to anti-spam@list.alibaba-inc.com(2) The domains for those links were bought from namecheap.com which is similar to godaddy.com. Please report the activity to them by opening a ticket here: https://support.namecheap.com/index.php?/Tickets/SubmitIf we all report this activity, they have to do something.
Second time getting this text:Hi, is this ***? We tried to deliver a delivery for you but you were not home, please go to j9svc.info/NSqF75rNGn RL TransWill block and delete. Effin’ low life scums.
I got that too...
I didn't click on the link but sent a message asking what delivery it is? Since I ordered a bunch of stuff recently and some are on the way.I blocked the number and deleted the text.Should I take any more precautions? I didn't click on the link though. but not sure if sending the text will get me into trouble.
scammer has a phonedrop 949 656 6497. Maybe if a million people send this scammer a note of displeasure, he'd have to deal with responding rather then scamming.
Text from 3474537782 reading: Hey, is this M*** I tried to deliver the delivery for you but you weren't home, please go to j8smk.info/gkQK8J96bH LM TransObviously a scam in order to secure ID information
Text from 718 288 7907 reading: Hey, is this M*** I tried to deliver the delivery for you but you weren't home, please go to j8smk.info/gkQK8JcGHv BG Trans Obviously a scam in order to secure ID information
I have been getting messages like this and I know for sure that I didn't order nor expect anything that needs to be arranged like this. Deleted and blocked
"Hello, is this Mark? I tried to deliver a delivery for you but you were not home, please go to j8smk.info/gkP457rTZE BI Transport" Received via email.