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F****ng scam artists

Same here, something about a MasterCard alert and to call number 904-688-0308

Scam / nuisance ...
Says: MESSAGE:BULT:Mastercard RGXX alert42617. Please call (904) 688-0308

I received a tel call at home yesterday and they were trying to update my MasterCard to 5% for life.
Unfortunately I don't have a Master Card... sweat deal though. East Indian Accent.
Today I received a text on my cell phone:

PKNHL@TDRJVFM.com
Subj:
MESSAGE:FFwc MasterCard CLMU alert 829363.Please call [904]688-0308

They have your Name, Home Phone and Cell Numbers.

Got TWO text messages from these losers, 20 minutes apart at 4 AM!!! It's obviously a scam, I don't even have a mastercard...

Got a nonsence text at 6:20 am in the bloody morning!!!  (MESSAGE:ABBY) Mastercard ZHGW alert 669252.Please call (904)688-0308  How do I block these people!?!?!  6:20 AM!!!!  Bell Customer in BC

Got the same message yesterday too.
Since I am away on business I thought it might be true, and I was going to call Mastercard's number on the back of the card.
However decided to run the number on line to see if it was a "scam"

Glad I did

It looks quite similar to this: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/support/updates/201307182.php

Seems to be a problem for alot of people. i got 2 messages an hour apart saying to call 904-688-0308.

i suggest not answering as it is probably a scam. if it really is your credit card provider they will reach you, dont you worry about that :P

Van, BC  - knew it was phishy as soon as I saw it.

Got one today here in BC.  Knew it was a scam as soon as I saw it.

When in doubt, call the numbers on the back of your cards! If these emails turn out to be frauds, then you should file reports with the internet crime division:

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Also check your credit reports for any fraudulent activity..

credit reports:  Experian, Equifax, TransUnion
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports

My wife received text message Mastercard KQYH alert 294628 please call 904 688 0308.
Red Deer AB. Ignored it.

SMS Message
From: KTREC@AKDPPLV.com
Text:
(MESSAGE:QZZA)
Mastercard GBCD alert 464917.Please call (904)688-0308

I rcvd tx msg fr BFCZK@GTNBABS.com (MESSAGE:KHZM)MasterCard EUPK alert 228561. Please call (904) 688-0308. I think this is a scam so please beware of this number.

Just got the same message a couple of mins ago in BC

Same mastercard msg here in BC

Just got the same Mastercard alert as previous posters.

I called from a pay phone and the phone number just beeps which is interesting.  It would be a scam of course, but if they want information, you would think the number would work.  Mind you I guess if you clicked the number in your text message, then that may give them some information. So don't click.  Matercard is annoying me. There is some sort of problem, because monthly when I pay my bill, I get some sort of message like this, and this seems like too much coincidence to me.

Crap phishing scam

Same SMS message here with same call-back number.

Canada

I got the same text messages today: two messages about an hour apart, with the same information listed above.  Annoying!

its a scam
got a text on work phone...unpublished number!
just delete it

I got the same text messages, but slightly different:
"Mastercard WSXH alert", and "Mastercard BPLG alert"
please call (904)688-0308 so we can run our scam.  (I'm kidding about the scam part, but you know that's what it's all about.)

Just forgot to add that area code 904 is in Florida, the scam capital of the world.

I got one too.  Lucky me. ylabg@znewceh.com  Message:YGZX mastercard NEPV alert.

They must be on a roll today.  I just got one as well.
YXVQU@TXUUWRY.com: (Message:cybw) Mastercard WAPX alert. Please call 904-688-0308.

Got 2 text messages today.  Both from similarly cryptic garbage sender.

When you call back there is recorded message saying that this is Anne from Mastercard, and your "Debit Card" has been "locked" and asking you to please enter your card number.  When you enter some non-existent number, a male recorded voice will respond that it is not a valid number.

(I used an app., not my own number !!)

Obvious point to note is that the debit card is issued by a Bank and not by Mastercard.  Plus the sender address is such an obvious give-away.

That is such a sweet scam to catch gullible people !!

Got a text message from PARJM@SGABSXK.com
with Mastercard PATV alert to call 904-688-0308