Don't Fall for Cell Phone Text Message Scam

Several cell phone carriers, including AT&T and Nextel/Sprint have reported a phishing scam involving text messages sent to customer cellular phones.

Customers are receiving text messages directing them to call a toll-free number to correct an account problem. Callers are prompted to enter their credit card number, which is then obviously captured for malicious reasons.

I wouldn't be surprised if this phishing scheme uses the credit card numbers for fraudulent purposes immediately, before card holders get wise and report the issue to their credit card issuers.

You've been warned.

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