The scammer aims to build rapport, acting like a friendly stranger or "long-lost friend," eventually leading to crypto investment scams, romance scams, or phishing for personal information.
It uses a deliberately sent "wrong number" text, often featuring a photo of a person to lure you into a conversation. IMG_20211107_223404.jpg
Any response, even "you have the wrong number," confirms your phone number is active and encourages more spam. The scammer aims to build rapport, acting like
Report the spam text by forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM) . If you'd like, I can: Show you more examples of this scam to help you spot them. Tell you what to do if you've already responded . Give you tips on securing your accounts . The scammer aims to build rapport