Heads Up - Scam text phone relies to classified ads ...

TrulyVintage

Heads Up ....

Apparently software exists to scan the classifieds and generate a text message to your phone ....

Received a text message from 646-504-5289 this morning ....

" Hello ...What is the present condition? "

This was a text message to my cell phone number
on an ad in the Samba classifieds

This is the first time I have received a text message ....

I guess technology exists to scan the classifieds and detect a number - then generate a text message

A variation on the email scam approach but the phone number of the scammer is disclosed in the process

I guess it is worth it to get a disposable cell phone if you are a scammer .....
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gt1953 · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:36 am Post subject:

Um glad I do not text!
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KTPhil · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:40 am Post subject:

If we were charged for emails and texts then this problem would disappear.

Make it a very small amount, like a mil (1/10th of a cent) per message, and maybe allow 500 free per month. So we actual people would not even notice the tiny cost. But a scammer who sends out thousands an hour would pay dearly. The economics of trolling for the stupid would not pencil out.

bowtiebug · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:00 am Post subject:

FYI , you can set up a Google Voice account for free that gives you a new extra number that will ring on your phone and you can also send and receive text messages , this prevents spammers from having access to your real number and it doesn't effect your current service , they basically forward the calls to you ..
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EverettB · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:07 am Post subject:

I know this is an issue with craigslist ads and has been for quite a while.

I had not heard of it happening from here so thanks for the notification.
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KTPhil · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:53 am Post subject:

oorwullie · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 9:55 am Post subject:

hazetguy · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 1:50 pm Post subject:

some possible solutions:
-don't put your phone number in the ad text and do not list it in your personal information. i know this would be difficult for the OP since he's always on the road and needs constant contact.

-break up your phone number into words and numbers, a la Craigslist (example: One Two Three - 4 5 6 -sEvEn EiGht 90)

-break your number into separate lines in the ad text. i'm not sure if this would work, it was just a thought. example:
123

456

7890

i think the main idea is to not make it a link that someone can search or that will come up as something you can simply press on and have it dial that number (like you can do on a smartphone).

TrulyVintage · Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:31 pm Post subject: Not a Samba Member

I don't think this is a Samba member ....

I want to be clear about that

I think it is targeted computer scamming

The danger is, some folks might think they are being contacted
by a Samba member ....
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oorwullie · Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:43 am Post subject:

well i didn't get very far with installing that google thing, maybe someone can explain to me exactly how it works.................. Crying or Very sad

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:48 am Post subject: Samba text scam

I have an odd issue recently that could very well be Samba based.
I have received numerous text messages for items I have listed here on the Samba. The messages are coming through with a direct copy of the title of the ad. Area code 949.
I dont respond as no other questions are asked... just a title repeat.

Seems scammish to me. .. bump to the top Wink

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EverettB · Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:53 pm Post subject:

I had not heard that from anyone else but thanks for the report
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