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Just got the same message, sounds alot like someone is setting up a scam similar to the "your car warranty is about to expire" scam. Do not respond. I agree with the previous posts, if you actually do have an HSBC account contact them directly.

Just received the exact same message. Do not reply to them

I just got the same message I have HSBC on hold with them (HSBC) very long time...I am sure its a scam but I am still making sure my accounts are secure

I rec'd the same text message.  Contacted my sister (who is on the same cell phone account) and she rec'd the same message.  Neither her nor I have a HSBC account.  Called the number from my house phone and get that the number  is not in service.

Got the same message, referenced an urgent problem with my HSBC accounts starting with XXXX and then proceeded to list a series of numbers that don't correspond to any account I have.  

Scam.

Got the same message this morning (1030EST) on my way to the bank (HSBC).  I spoke with one of the representatives and they confirmed my suspicions that this is a scam.  If you ever recieve a notification like this call the number on the back of your card.  Or if you get an email requesting account changes don't use the links provided in the email, actually log onto your bank account and make any modifications you deem appropriate.  Hope this helps someone out there.

You politicians sent you that message?  Or is it that you think that politicians should prevent every dirt bag in the world from coming up with a scam to get money from dumb people?  

Your anger towards politicians seems a bit misdirected to me, not sure how this has anything to do with health care.  

As long as there are dumb people around, and you don't have to look hard to find one, there will be scammers trying to part them from their money.  Not sure you should rely on Uncle Sam to protect you from that...

All HSBC debit cards start with the same 5 digits, it's the last 4 that signify and link the card to you.

Glad I looked this up, I thought something was fishy when I got the text, perhaps a bill or something? But when it had my first few numbers of my card I was like "Hm. Maybe not." Called the number, then as soon as there was no "Welcome to HSBC card activation, please enter your 16" blahblah...Instead I'm greeted with "To activate, please enter your card number". Yeahhhh no. Thanks for clearing up that it's a scam, I was wondering wtf was up. Thing is, it's a Washington number, and I live in NY. So I don't have any clue how they got this info, but they're definitely trying to make some money.

I too just got a txt from this number..  
I  thought it strange so I googled.   I also received an email very similar saying it was from HSBC with a link for mr to click on ... NOT!!!

Received a text this morning, which is not from HSBC. Their security department will be notified,

There is a mproblem with your HSBC account.Call urgently at:4257767975
(This was in the form of  a text message to my cell phone)

Got this same message a few hours ago.  Called the number and they ask for your credit card number for verification. LOL, what a scam! Please don't fall for this. Delete it right away.

I got mine at about midnite saturday night. I ignored it. Verizon made 20 cents. I don't have an HSBC account.

I got this text from grbshbc@hsbc.net / / Notice:HSBC Card.Starting.With ##### Issue Please.Call 4257767915...It almost looks valid because it is the starting numbers of my card...

GOT THE SAME MESSAGE THIS MORNING VIA PICTURE MESSAGE (DONT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH HSBC) GLAD TO KNOW IM NOT ALONE WITH THIS AND WILL NOW IGNORE THE MESSAGE

received text message on the phone reported that a text came thru on the accoutn about the hsbs

it's a scam. do not respond. i recieved the same text.

Got same text message this morning - do not call.

got same message. obvious scam. stay away!

I'm a former HSBC employee.  ALL US debit cards begin with the same 6 digit number that is on this text.   So if you own a debit card, you are supposed to believe this email is meant for you.  It is, in fact, a scam to get you to call that number on the text.  If you are unlucky enough to get through, it will prompt you to give your entire debit/credit card number... DO NOT.  Unless you've been living in 'I-AM-A GULLIBLE-LAMB-VILLE' you will realize that once you give your credit card it will be compromized.

Got the same text message from the same phone. But the origin email is <alert.info@hsbc.net> and they mention a MasterCard starting with 544368xxxxxxx -I believe they've set up a scam, as I don't have a HSBC account.

Same thing came thru as a picture message for me.  I also do not have an HSBC account.  This is a SCAM!!!!

Same thing, a text on my cell that I have a VZW Pix message and when I go on the Verizon site the message says there is a problem with HSBC accout

I got this message on 9 Oct. at 1130 am. Didn't follow up with it. From the looks of it, its a scam. Thanks for the help with this. :)

Got the same message.  I don't have an HSBC account.  Did call them, tried to google the number and got nowhere.

I mean to say I did not call them

Got this text from 900@vzwpix.com saying issues found on your HSBC 544368xx Mastercard Contact us at 4257767915

My husband and I both just got a message from VText.com saying there was a problem with our credit card.  The number to call back wa s7862285737 ext 245.  

What got my attention was that I don't have a credit card by the bank the message named.