Strange text

[aimee06]

I received this strange text from 1410100004 FRM: WLESSPROMOTIONS MGS: THANK YOU The order # received a $152.52 eGift which is available now. Activate now at http://goo.gl/b1jO7K will not come up. Does anyone think this is a scam. I never ordered anything. Has anybody ever received this text or can help?

 

[amyshulk]

aimee06 - my rule of thumb - the more obscure they are about who they are/what promo the win is supposedly from, the more likely it's not a real win

http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/forum/newbies/2235-top-10-signs-your-win-really-sweepstakes-scam.html

12 Warning Signs of Sweepstakes Scams (Stay Safe!)

1. You Need to Pay to Receive the Prize
2. You Don't Recognize the Sweepstake
3. You Receive a Large Check with your Notification
4. You Are Asked to Wire Money
5. You Are Pressured to Act in a Hurry
6. You Need to Provide Bank or Credit Card Info to Receive Your Prize
7. The Win is From a Lottery
8. The Win is From a Foreign Lottery
9. The Notification is From a Government Organization
10. The Notification is Sent Via Bulk Mail

Read the article for more info :wave:


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