Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the messages from +18629018339 masquerade as urgent bank alerts about a temporarily locked card. The text tricks recipients into dialing an automated line that asks for card details, a classic phishing scam ploy. Never share personal or financial information over a call you didn’t initiate, and verify any lock notice directly through your bank’s official website or app. If you receive a similar SMS, delete it, block the number, and report the incident to your carrier and the FTC. Keeping your account passwords unique and monitoring statements can also blunt future attempts.
Essentially the same experience as previously mentioned.
Apparently, this number sends a text stating (Call: 8629018339 Now) with a claim about a temporary-locked ID and a card issue.
Resolving the issue is straightforward if you possess the necessary key or fob for the door locks.
This person told me my car is temprarily locked.
Similar to others, a scam text was received, claiming a card was blocked and requesting a return call.
Card bank, temporarily locked, scam
The caller falsely claimed that my bank account had been locked and requested a return call to this number.
A text message was received with a prompt to call a number, which led to an automated system requesting card information, a clear indication of a scam.
