800-688-9286
| Ryan 2013-12-20 04:48:11 SMS |
It is from Verizon and apparently its against the law. you can file a complaint here.
http://do-not-call-complaints.com/callerInfo/8006889286.html
| somebody 2013-11-02 16:04:38 Telemarketer |
same thing as above, 72500 text but it told me to call 8773894905 by the end of the day. it's a scam, not Verizon.
| Tyler 2013-10-05 15:48:50 Prank Call |
I just compared the text i got from this 72500 number and legitimate messages from verizon, and i realized that the beginning of the text message was a dead giveaway. Legitimate Verizon Wireless text messages start with "VZW FREE MSG:", not "Verizon Wireless FreeMSG-"
| Frustrated 2013-09-16 16:52:23 Unknown |
Every month around the time when my Verizon bill is due, I get multiple calls from fake numbers in my area code. I'm not exaggerating when I say I get at least 5-6 calls a DAY, starting at 8am and all the way up to 10pm! I've answered once and of course it hangs up. The fake numbers are 317-759-5257; 317-495-9808; 317-550-4290; and 317-202-1606. I've received voicemails from the aforementioned fake numbers saying it's Verizon's retention department and to call immediately or my service will be disrupted. My bill is autopay and is always current!
I also receive multiple texts from 725-00 saying it's a Verizon Wireless FreeMsg-- to contact 800-688-9286 or click www.vzw by the end of the day. Well, I called that number to tell them I knew it was a scam. Go figure, it's an automated phone service. On the recording, they knew exactly how much my bill was for the month. That is scary. I went through the automated prompts to try and reach a live person. Imagine my lack of surprise you can't talk to anyone!! I kept putting on the phone prompts that I wanted to pay "0" dollars. It eventually hung up on me. I am FRUSTRATED that I'm being HARASSED by a fake, phishing company!!! I called Verizon to report and while they were nice and acknowledged they were aware of this company, the only solution to stop the harassment was to change my number! That is not an option for me. What can I do?! I feel helpless!
| Linda from Seattle 2013-08-12 20:31:08 Unknown |
I've recd all the same numbers, text, etc. Nothing wrong with my acct. Wanted my credit card number. I don't pay by credit card...duh!!!!
| cja/np 2013-08-12 19:43:25 Unknown |
got a call saying that verizon had just awarded me a $415 credit on my bill. Couldn't find website to check then got text to call this number. They wanted my account and credit info. Just my luck it was a lie.
| Doorsfan 2013-08-07 19:34:11 Unknown |
I just got the text to call Verizon by the end of the day regarding my service. I just paid my bill so I was wondering what was up - thank goodness for this website! Also, the comment of "by the end of the day" just sounds like something you would say in a conversation as opposed to a business supposedly contacting you about your service. Argh! Once again, so glad this website exists. Cheers.
| Carey 2013-08-07 17:33:06 Unknown |
spam
| Johnny 2013-07-29 15:29:26 Unknown |
Got a call today asking if this is "Johnny" press 1, if this is not Johnny, press 2. I hang up and go pay my bill thru #768 because it was obviously past due. ;) A few minutes later I get a text to call 800-688-9286 before the end of the day otherwise my service will be interrupted. You would think Verizon would have a way to block these messages if it is a scam.
| Sherie 2013-07-24 21:12:43 Unknown |
I received several calls from 760-957-0843 and also 760-957-0698 and then the text message from 725-00 with the same message as above, please contact verizonwireless about your account and and the phone number 800-688-9286. I called the number 760-957-0843 and it says this is verizon message retrieval service. If we have reached the wrong party please press star. I did and it wants to connect to verizon wireless customer service rep. I hung up. I have no problem with my account and these messages are not from Verizon Wireless (I use to work for them, I know) and will not take these calls again. It is spoky how they got my information though. They called my husbands phone with my info. Weird. Please be warned. DO NOT Call from your text message and do not contact them at the number given. Delete the info from your phone. Beware!!!
| Chicagal 2013-07-13 14:20:20 Unknown |
Just received a text about paying my Verizon bill. I don't have Verizon! My account is with AT&T. Not only scammers....but stupid scammers.
| Person 2013-07-10 21:07:21 Unknown |
I got 3 calls and then the text to call this number. Went along with it, gave them my address (p.o.box) and then asked for my name. With the times I've called verizon, they've been able to use my name or address to find my file if they didn't ask for my number first. I gave them a fake name. They told me the department's number I reached was disconnected and to apologize I'm going to be getting a bunch of free stuff! They said all I needed to do was give them my card information to pay the shipping....CLICK!!!!!
| Cat 2013-07-06 22:19:49 Unknown |
Keep receiving spam texts from 72500 with all of the same content everyone above has mentioned.
I went to the FCC website, and what you can do is report it to the carrier by forwarding the text to 7726.
You will get a response asking you to respond with the phone number associated with the texts, and a note saying that your message will be sent to security providers. Hope this helps and stops this annoying garbage.
| Ditto2 2013-06-16 01:49:03 Unknown |
I received two phone calls on my cell , but did not answer. Immediately following the calls a received the same message from a text 72500 requiring me to contact them at 800-688-9286 or click/ log onto www.vzw. I too filed a report with Verizon wireless. My question is hat is Verizon doing about this. I have received no follow up from Verizon.
| mama2bubba 2013-05-24 19:25:31 Unknown |
I received a call from 34-513-7056, I didn't answer and they left a voice mail stating I needed to call 800-688-9286 by the end of the day regarding my Verizon Wireless account. Same as above. This followed with a text from 72500...stating the same thing as above. However mine read: "Verizon Wireless FreeMsg:)lease contact Verizon Wireless by the end of the day regarding your service. Please call us at 800-688-9286 or click/log onto www.vzw." Yes, that would be a smiley face that started the word "please". I pulled up My Verizon, there were no notifications there. I then did an online chat with a Verizon rep and he sent this along to the phishing dept of there security.
| Kim 2013-05-03 18:43:24 Unknown |
Caller did not leave message
| proteus 2013-05-03 18:07:27 Unknown |
I received two calls from 720-262-5847 saying they were from Verizon Wireless and to call the 800-688-9286 number for important account details. I called Verizon directly from my cell phone (611) and they told me this was a scam.
| Ditto 2013-04-29 20:08:00 Unknown |
I received the same call three times today. After I hung up on the third one I immediately received a text saying to call 800-688-9286 by the end of the day regarding my wireless service.
The other two numbers that I received the same call from was: 408-426-8713 and 408-426-5256.
I contacted Verizon and nothing was wrong with my account, nothing had changed, and there was no outstanding bill.
Somebody's Phishing and I'm not about to be a Phish On!
| NOPE 2013-04-26 01:53:03 Debt Collector |
GOT A TEXT MESSAGE SUPPOSEDLY FROM VERIZON SAYING THAT I HAD TO CALL THIS NUMBER BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY IN ORDER TO AVOID INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
IT'S NOT VERIZON.
LIKELY A DEBT COLLECTOR. THEY'LL GET THEIR MONEY WHEN I'M READY.
| PO'd 2013-04-17 15:32:57 Unknown |
Same number, same phone and text msg. Might be lucky, I went to actual verizon mobile and paid my bill. Don't know what would have happened if I had gone to the 800 number. Somebody investigate this please!!!!!!!!!!!
| Don't Bother Me 2013-03-11 23:38:48 Unknown |
Received a call from 415-418-7822. Ran to the phone and answered the call, but line was dead. Figured it went to voice mail as I didn't get to the phone in time.
Within 15 seconds, received a text from 725-00: "Verizon Wireless FreeMsg:Please contact Verizon Wireless by the end of the day regarding your service. Please call us at 800-688-9286 or click/log onto www.vzw."
Thought it was weird that the text came right in after missing the call. Then wondered if they hung up intentionally when I answered.
Since the website given was not complete I checked out both phone numbers, the 415 area code and the 800 number given. Nothing valid showing.
Seems fishy to me.
Logged into our Verizon account on my computer with my saved link. Nothing is wrong with our account. It is current and we are not close to going over our minutes or data.
| Bert 2013-02-26 14:33:32 Unknown |
Exactly like KO above, one of the phones in our group (not even the main number on our Verizon account) has gotten a text two days in a row saying to call Verizon Wireless at 800 688 9286 or go to www.vzm.com/paymybill. The text indicates that non-action will result in loss of service. I went to the site and got the "I can't find that site" message, but in German.
I likewise had spoken with Verizon and our account is fine. They are very interested to know if you are getting phishing calls in their name.
It certainly seems like a scam, but I can't see what they can gain unless it is usage of our service (like some of the prison phone scams.)
| KO 2012-12-21 21:24:54 Unknown |
See my note of today on phone number "617 830 4490":
"I receive calls from this number just about every day (not answering) .... today also received text to call Verizon Wireless at 800 688 9286. I'm ignoring it....went to Verizon's site, and nothing wrong with my service or my bill (I'm on auto pay). Sounds like phishing to me."