is a Phishing / Account Security Scam
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Hello, this is an urgent message from your bank regarding a serious security alert on your account. We have detected suspicious activity and a pending transaction of approximately $317. To secure your account, please call us back immediately at 1-800-555-0199 and reference number REF-1251-2917. Failure to act could result in your account being compromised. Thank you.
DATE BLOCKED
Jan 17, 2026
CALL ACTIVITY
LAST DETECTED
2 days ago
SPAM SCORE
CARRIER
TDS Telecom
LINE TYPE
Landline
LOCATION
United States
What is a Phishing / Account Security Scam?
Phishing and account security scams attempt to trick you into revealing sensitive information like passwords, Social Security numbers, or bank account details. Scammers often impersonate banks, tech companies, or government agencies to gain your trust.
Warning Signs
- •Claims your account has been compromised or locked
- •Requests you verify your password or account information
- •Asks for your Social Security number or full credit card number
- •Creates a sense of urgency or panic
- •Requests remote access to your computer
- •Sends you to a suspicious website or asks you to download software
How to Protect Yourself
- ✓Never provide passwords, Social Security numbers, or full account numbers over the phone
- ✓Legitimate companies will never ask for this information via phone
- ✓Hang up and call the company directly using a verified phone number
- ✓Use Ghost App to protect your personal number from phishing attempts by using temporary numbers for online accounts
- ✓Enable two-factor authentication on all important accounts
- ✓Be suspicious of urgent security alerts
- ✓Report phishing attempts to the company being impersonated and the FTC
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