Got a text message.

It was from focus one.

i got the same text message...

I got the same text msg yesterday. Good thing is that ppl share infro here.  thanks everyone

Do not call Text message from 877-261-8631 about VISA card blocked. It is a scam!

me too with same messeage, last night. it-s terrible.

I received same text msg last night.  Appreciate the info left regarding the toll number.  Figured it was something shaky.

got the same text couple hours ago, the number was no longer active when i called tho

I just got the same text. Good thing I did my research.

Thanks for the info. I got the same txt msg as everyone else. I was about to call but decided to do my research first.

I got one too, figured it's a scam because I don't even have an acc with Focus One.

Just got the exact same text as mike. Thanks for the info.

just got this text message:

sms.alert@focusonecu.org. / VISA (Card Blocked) Alert. For more information please call 1-877-261-6831. Thank you.


well did some googling and went to https://www.focusonecu.org/secure.php
and this is what they said on there web page:

Phishing Scam Alert!: If you recently received email or text messages that look like they were sent by Focus One: Be Aware they are part of a phishing scam. This scam was designed to trick recipients into clicking a link in the e-mail, or call a toll free phone number, for the purpose of acquiring sensitive data, such as passwords or financial information. Please be advised that Focus One does not send emails to members containing links to home banking or send text messages. If you have replied to one of these emails, please contact us immediately at (866)-436-2872.

so beware...

Text message from 877-261-8631about VISA card blocked.

When you call in... the phony system will ask for your card number, exp. date and pin number.

PHONY, PHONY, PHONY...