Scam call pretending to be Wells Fargo—what to do - +1 858-964-0999 ((858) 964-0999)

Summary — +18589640999

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Caller Name: Wells Fargo Bank (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 6

Expert Opinion

Yesterday afternoon a wave of calls mimicking Wells Fargo landed on many phones. Callers claim there’s an urgent issue with a non‑existent account and push recipients to call back or click a link. The pattern matches a classic phishing scam that exploits brand trust. If you receive such a message, hang up, do not reply, and never share personal or financial details. Verify any alerts directly with the official bank using a known phone number or online portal. Register the number with your carrier’s spam‑blocking service, report it to the FTC, and consider adding it to a personal block list. Staying skeptical and confirming independently are the best defenses.

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Recent Reports for (858) 964-0999

18589640999 Scam Wells Fargo Bank (claimed)

A text message was received from this number regarding a bank account that does not belong to me, from a bank I have no association with.

18589640999 Scam Wells Fargo Bank (claimed)

A text message was received claiming to be from Wells Fargo Bank, requesting a callback, which raises concerns about its legitimacy.

18589640999 Scam Wells Fargo Bank (spam)

A suspicious text was received from this number, claiming to be from Wells Fargo Bank, but I don't have any affiliation with them, so I deleted the message without responding

18589640999 Police Call

It's advisable to contact the authorities, as this caller poses a significant threat

18589640999 Wells Fargo (scam)

Multiple texts were sent alerting me to potential issues with a Wells Fargo account, which I do not have

18589640999 Scam Wells Fargo (claimed)

This is a scam call, they're posining as wells fargo, so be aware.

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