This issue has been going on for some time now. There is a section of complaints called “Your Number Is Being Spoofed” in which you can report this issue. The Verge spoke to Verizon and reports that if you are worried about these texts, you can file a complaint with the FCC. Smishing is a text message scam that seeks to steal your personal information.
Do not click the link as this is a “ smishing” scam. You can either forward the message to SPAM (7726), or you can simply ignore it. While the text may seem legitimate, it is not. If you do get one of these messages, you aren’t alone. Doesn't take advanced #ai #ml /wjXXS8mYKR
The company, as well as other carriers, have yet to make any statement on this issue.Ĭc you folks should be able to detect sms spam, spoofing my own vzw number, that spoofs your own bill pay messages. I have seen Verizon Support reply to some users, and they seem to be tackling this on a customer-to-customer basis. Twitter users have also been complaining to Verizon Support. It’s also been a frequent occurrence for Verizon and Visible (Verizon’s MVNO) customers on Reddit. The message, which says your bill has been paid, includes a link to “a little gift for you.” Most users have also reported the text message has been coming from their own personal phone number. Recently, a slew of people have been receiving spam text messages about their carrier bill – myself included. Verizon continues to work on behalf of the customer to prevent spam texts and related activity.” Our team is actively working to block these messages, and we have engaged with US law enforcement to identify and stop the source of this fraudulent activity. Update: Verizon spokesperson Richard Young commented on the situation in an email to The Verge: “Verizon is aware that bad actors are sending spam text messages to some customers which appear to come from the customers’ own number.
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