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Itemisinwaiting Scam Text Message - Item is in Waiting 312-339-1227 - 3123391227 - 772-262-2092

Scammers are sending the "Item is in Waiting" package scam text message below to potential victims from 312-339-1227 and 772-262-2092 with a link to the phishing website itemisinwaiting.com. The scam text message claims the recipients have a package awaiting confirmation and cannot be delivered unless the outstanding tax balance is paid. Recipients are then asked to click a link to the phishing website(item is in waiting.com), which will take them to a phishing or fake USPS website that will ask them to make payment.

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The Item is in Waiting Scam Text Message

From: 1 (312) 339-1227, 7722622092

Parcel Tracking: Hello, your package containing tracking # 7367288SS2 is waiting for confirmation on the shipping destination: itemisinwaiting.com/s4jza

If the requested payment information is submitted on the phishing website, it will be sent to the scammers, who will use it fraudulently. Therefore, if you have been tricked into submitting your financial information by the same scam, please contact your bank for help.

So far, the scam text has been sent from 312 and 772 area codes.

If you have received a Itemisinwaiting scam text message, please do not follow the instructions in it. Post it along with the telephone number it came from in a comment below to help inform others, then delete it.

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