A lot of people have been getting scam text messages / SMSes and emails. Many of them are cryptocurrency scams. There are other scams as well, and I have listed a few.
SMS / Text Message scams
Coinbase Scam Messages
These are a couple of scam text messages I received.
One SMS is from 1-339-463-9908
COINBASE: Your Coinbase verification code is: 982648. Did you not request this? Call us on: +16466775193
Another SMS is from 1-339-463-9908
COINBASE: Your Coinbase verification code is: 982648. Did you not request this? Call us on: +16466775193
Binance Scam Messages
Your binance withdrawal code is: 325643. Did you not request this code? Call us immediately on: +19148639901
This lovely text message made its way to my iMessage:
Your binance withdrawal code is: 325643. Did you not request this code? Call us immediately on: +19148639901
Another lovely SMS:
[Binance] API Key request detected from Amsterdam, NL on 02/22/2025. If you did not authorize this, call us on 1888-419-4404
A third SMS from "Binance":
Binance: Suspicious API Key request detected from Amsterdam, NL on 15/02/2025. if you did not authorise this, call support +18775635541 REF32133J
OpenSea Scam Emails
I have been getting occasional emails from OpenSea, which are obvious scam emails. This is what one of them looks like:
OpenSea scam email : first exhibit
Another scam email looks like this:
OpenSea scam email : second exhibit
Report the scam text messages
You can report and delete scam posts to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other similar agencies.
Forward to 7726 (SPAM)
- Copy the scam text message without clicking on any links.
- Forward the text message to the short code 7726.
This helps your mobile network provider track and block similar messages from malicious senders.
Report to the FTC
- Go to the FTC's website at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- Report the scam message, company and other information that you received.
The FTC uses these reports to investigate and take action against fraudulent activities.
Report within the messaging app
In iPhone, Android, Google Messages, WhatsApp, etc, you may have the option to block and report spam conversations directly from within the app.
- On Android, touch and hold the conversation, then tap "Block & report spam".
- On iPhone, tap the message, then tap "Report Junk".
Resources for more information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has resources for reporting unwanted calls and texts at https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts
You can also register your phone number with the National Do Not Call Registry at https://www.donotcall.gov/
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