From Department of Labor to reactivate card.

Text message from the department of labor limiting my benefits

sent an email saying reactivate a card I don't have? What is this?

Got text stating Dept Of Labor has limited my benefit card. Message sender was gomecf@messaging.sprintpcs (or so it said)& listed the first 6 numbers of my card in the text. I was given a number to call to reactivate my card. I called & an automated system came on and forst thing I was asked for was my 16 digit card number.Of course, I hung up. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS SCAM!!

I just got the exact same text as the above. This is obviously a scam by how is sprintpcs allowing them to use their domain?

same thing happened to me and i gave them the information they asked for.
what do u think will happen now?

The message stated "DepartmentOfLaborHasDeactivatedYourBenefitsCardStartingWith" and some random number.  No spaces in the message, yeah that sounds professional. Then it gave me this phone number to call.  Best part is i was sitting in a doctors office at that moment so for a second I actually was like "oh damn!"

I got a text message from xlbksw@messaging.sprintpcs.com saying that my debit card had been limited and I needed to call this number. Since I have no account with "Jefferson Credit Union" I'm assuming it's a fraud. I pulled the following message from the real Jefferson Credit Union. Here it is:

Phishing Alert!

A number of local Credit Unions, including Jefferson Financial Credit Union have been the targets of phishing attacks.  Criminals are sending out fraudulent messages via email and text message requesting members to visit counterfeit websites or call fraudulent phone numbers.

The counterfeit sites and automated phone system request credit card numbers and / or PINs.  Please be reminded that your financial institution WILL NEVER ask you for your personal information, whether it is via a website OR a voice recorded phone call unless you initiated the contact.

We understand that these messages are going to consumers that do not have accounts with our credit union.  That does not mean you are not at risk.  If you provide ANY banking/credit card information, you are at risk of being victimized.

If you responded to a message and are concerned that your information is at risk please call us directly at 504-348-2424.

Help us combat identity theft and phishing attacks by emailing the following statement to spam@uce.gov AND fraud@jeffersonfinancial.org.  

Here is a sample email that you might want to use when contacting the FTC:

I recently received a message from an unknown source informing me that there was an issue with my credit/debit card account.  I have confirmed that (INSERT NUMBER OR INSERT WEBSITE HERE) is a fraudulent number or websitattempting to phish my private financial information.  Please disconnect this number to protect individuals from this phishing attempt.

To contact the FTC by phone please call (877)382-4357.

From "Chase" requesting card reactivation.

Got the text saying it was from dept of labor and my card was deactivated...went ahead to reactivate and the next day a large sum of money was withdrawn from my account!!!

Don't fall for it. If u get this text call your the # on the back of your card ASAP. Also, check your account for strange withdrawals, mine was made in California from "W.F.B". I never even been to Cali and I'm on unemployment living in NY!!! I'm broke! Now I'm in the process of trying to get my money back.

just got text from fjrkiy@messaging.sprintpcs.com

"DepaetmentOfLAbor Has
LimitedYourBenefitsCard
StartingWith511182.
call: (405)237-3821 ToReactivate"

cant block them either, i replied askig who this is, and of course no response....

Got a Text saying I had an ATM Card from an unknown Credit Union was "Limited" and to call to reactivate. Apparent attempt to get your card and pin number. They got a call from me and a bunch of cuss words for there trouble.

I received a text saying my bank card was deactivated. this is just a scam to get ur card and pin number. Please don't fall for this.

i got a call called back and tried za few fake card numbers to try to get in touch with someone, no luck they all said card number was invalid.im wondering if they get ur name and number from the internet(you can find anything) and try to get ur debit/credit card info. anyways this is my second text from this with the first being a credit card and the second saying its my benifits card (i dont have a benifit card, i work for my money) anyways i wanna try reporting this and getting these fraudulant textx from coming back.

same thing happened to me and i gave them the information.
what do u think will happen now?

Same thing, got a text from zoifrl@messaging.sprintpcs.com saying Department Of Labor Has Deactivated Your Benefits Card Starting With 408606.  Call:  4052373821 To Reactivate.

I keep getting calls and text messages from 405-237-3821 saying my jefferson credit union has limited my ATM card starting with 408606 call to reactivate.

405-237-3821 is sending Text to my Sprint account

received same mssg:

Got a text today 10/20 from this number saying "DepartmentOfLabor Has Limited YourBenefitsCard StartingWith5111182"

texted 2 minutes ago from<zohsyz@messaging@sprintpcs.com and 405-237-3821.
"DpartmentOfLabor Has LimitedYourBenefitsCard StartingWith511182.Call:(405)237-3821 ToReactivate."
The spelling and punctuation is as it came up on my phone.

Got a text today 10/20 from this number saying "DepartmentOfLabor Has Limited YourBenefitsCard StartingWith5111182".

Received both messages.  Annoying ...

I got a text from this number regarding deactivation of a benefits card. WHAT!

Received a text message from tnougv@<phone carrier>.com claiming the Department of Labor has deactivated my Debit card, using 405-237-3821 as the number to contact

i got the call too - same thing dept of labor and then you call and it is chase????  lol am working soooo.

Dept. Of labor claim about 20 seconds ago from this number.

Receiving text messages claiming to be from the Department of Labor, using this phone number as a contact.