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Squidly

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Sat Aug 3, 2024, 10:45 AM Aug 2024

Beware of phishing scam [View all]

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, not sure, but I wanted to get this out here QUICKLY...

EVERYONE....HIGH PRIORITY..

If you get a text from a Magnifi Financial Alerts....DO NOT reply to it...its a phishing scam trying to get your card info.

They ask if you have made a purchase and reply yes or no. I DID reply NO and immediately got another text saying my card has been locked...I called my bank and asked what was up and they said it was NOT them and that as long as I did not give out my account number or any other information all is good.

UPDATE...
As I was typing this out they tried to call me....
Of course I hit the decline button, but looks like a scene from "The Beekeeper".
The phone number they are using is 805-393-1755 just a heads up.
Be safe my friends.....

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Beware of phishing scam [View all] Squidly Aug 2024 OP
Thank you Traildogbob Aug 2024 #1
Which movie was that? grumpyduck Aug 2024 #4
Jason Stratham Squidly Aug 2024 #7
Right!!! Traildogbob Aug 2024 #9
Beekeeper. Traildogbob Aug 2024 #8
We just saw that movie. Everyone should. Arne Aug 2024 #2
What is the name of the movie????? Maraya1969 Aug 2024 #5
Beekeeper Arne Aug 2024 #6
My MIL was caught in a scam and we recommended woodsprite Aug 2024 #28
They are EVERYWHERE. flying_wahini Aug 2024 #3
And I think it is getting worse lately PatSeg Aug 2024 #12
Chinese mafia call centers slavery cbabe Aug 2024 #10
Not just China Farmer-Rick Aug 2024 #23
I almost got taken too Squidly Aug 2024 #30
The Scam shield on my Metro phone stays busy ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 2024 #11
I don't even answer if I don't recognize the number COL Mustard Aug 2024 #16
Same here. I set my phone so it only rings for numbers I have set up in my GoodRaisin Aug 2024 #21
Just to say.... You have no reason to answer their questions, vanlassie Aug 2024 #13
Well... Squidly Aug 2024 #31
area code 805 is in california. many times it has been discovered that they are using a redirect. AllaN01Bear Aug 2024 #14
When I was making phone calls for the 2020 election central scrutinizer Aug 2024 #36
Not a phishing expert, but I heard lots about it in my former job... ihaveaquestion Aug 2024 #15
Thanks. skip fox Aug 2024 #17
Yesterday I got a text/email from my bank Mossfern Aug 2024 #18
I had something similar happen Farmer-Rick Aug 2024 #24
My banker wanted my info too Squidly Aug 2024 #32
FYI... reACTIONary Aug 2024 #19
I'll add this to the list of the other hundred scams I get every week mdbl Aug 2024 #20
The number is most likely spoofed Warpy Aug 2024 #22
Try this. multigraincracker Aug 2024 #27
Yes, i know how nicely that one works. Warpy Aug 2024 #29
I keep getting phone calls about finalizing my loan. haele Aug 2024 #25
My lastest is from MediCare. multigraincracker Aug 2024 #33
NEVER RESPOND TO LINKS IN TEXTS Skittles Aug 2024 #26
An older guy friend of mine asked if I could get the printer working. Arne Aug 2024 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author Arne Aug 2024 #35
Whenever I get a bank-related email or text I go straight to my online TBF Aug 2024 #37
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