Please text me . Scam?

Free Republic ^ | June 18, 2021 | Nateman

[Nateman]

I just got a text message that said 'please text me' .It was from the same area code as my phone with the first 3 numbers the same as mine as well, a tactic often used by scammers. I sent nothing back, but only because I don't know the automatic feedback for a non existent number.

[Nateman]

I checked on the web and it appears to be another scam . I don't know the origin but would like to find out.

[Red Badger]

Notify your carrier and the local District Attorney’s office.....................

[old curmudgeon]

Never.

You never can beat a crook at his own game.

[PGalt]

Good 4U. STAY ALERT!

[cgbg]

I don't know the origin but would like to find out.

Don't go there.

If you don't know the number it is a scam.

[PGalt]

TRUE

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2otx0j

[outofsalt]

That was me. I need $20.

[Nateman]

I’ve taken calls from some of these scammers before. Amazing how fast they hang up when you ask them to say your name. I use to register with the ‘Do Not Call’ website. That only increased the calls. It’s obvious the bad guys were using it as a source of numbers to call.

[Nateman]

My need is greater. Spot me 200$ and I’ll extend your cars warranty.

[Bob434]

You can get a burner text app and text them back and say something like ‘this is the fbi, can I help you?’

[Leaning Right]

It really bothers me is that no one is warning people about scams like these. The government should do something useful for a change, and run occasional public service ads. At least try to give everyone a heads-up.

As it is now, many folks (and especially senior citizens) just don’t know anything about these scams. And so they fall for them.

[leaning conservative]

Delete it.

[right way right]

I need you to buy my daughter a iTunes card for hr birthday.
I’m out of town, buy it and send me a picture of the pin.
Please buy $500 I’ll pay you back next Tuesday.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

That’s scary.

If you respond they may be able to hijack your phone number.

If they have that, they can reset the passwords to all your accounts, including your bank accounts.

[cuban leaf]

Whenever my wife or I get a phone call from an “unknown” number, we let them leave a message. If it’s a scam, they usually won’t.

[lee martell]

Don’t be a Red Snapper. Ignore that dangling bait with lure.

[Nateman]

...no one is warning people about scams like this...

So what am I? Chopped liver?

[Nateman]

I’ll gladly pay you back next Tuesday for a hamburger today!

[ChronicMA]

I recently got a new phone and transferred my number from my old phone to my new phone. Suddenly the number of spam calls I receive went way down. Why would this happen? I’m still using the same number. I’m concerned that anyone I did not put on my contact list may now be gettng blocked. Its just weird to me.

[Fido969]

“Interpol office. This call is being recorded. Can I help you?”