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keller postman
I received an email from Keller Postman with a link to a DocuSign document re: settlement for data breach. I can't tell if it's legit or fishing. Does not ask for any person info but I am still wary.
Same here, hardly worth giving up all that info for $25
Biggest scam is the lawyers making out millions while the people effected might as well get $0
chrisi359 wrote:
JMiracles wrote:
syaoran wrote:
Got something similar on a government owned Verizon number today. These are definitely scams!
I’m glad I looked further. I received that same text yesterday. Decided to call T-Mobile today and the representative said she didn’t know anything about it and that I can disregard the message. Others in another thread said it’s legitimate, however, I’ll heed the representative’s guidance on this one.
representatives do not know anything more than the script that is provided to them.
search for news articles. CNET has one with links to the claim forms.
I agree I wouldn’t trust the text messages being sent, but link matches what is in the CNET article.I am aware that the breach happened because T-Mobile informed me of that last year. What I’m referring to is the form of communication that the settlement group chose. So, I am glad that I deleted that text.
syaoran wrote:
chrisi359 wrote:
JMiracles wrote:
syaoran wrote:
Got something similar on a government owned Verizon number today. These are definitely scams!
I’m glad I looked further. I received that same text yesterday. Decided to call T-Mobile today and the representative said she didn’t know anything about it and that I can disregard the message. Others in another thread said it’s legitimate, however, I’ll heed the representative’s guidance on this one.
representatives do not know anything more than the script that is provided to them.
search for news articles. CNET has one with links to the claim forms.
I agree I wouldn’t trust the text messages being sent, but link matches what is in the CNET article.It might match up with what a CNET article mentions, but the government number was issued by Verizon and always been a Verizon number. At least here, it’s either Verizon or AT&T for duty phones. Nothing from T-Mobile. There is a lot of spam that comes in on that number also that we don’t get on our T-Mobile phones.
agreed. I told my mom to not use the ID or the link that came in on the text she received. Go to the site directly and request a new ID if she chooses to file a claim. Can only think the Verizon number was a mistake by the firm handling the class action filing. Data integrity and personal data security are just demonstrably low priorities.
As many point out the amount getting paid in no way matches the real value of the personal data.chrisi359 wrote:
JMiracles wrote:
syaoran wrote:
Got something similar on a government owned Verizon number today. These are definitely scams!
I’m glad I looked further. I received that same text yesterday. Decided to call T-Mobile today and the representative said she didn’t know anything about it and that I can disregard the message. Others in another thread said it’s legitimate, however, I’ll heed the representative’s guidance on this one.
representatives do not know anything more than the script that is provided to them.
search for news articles. CNET has one with links to the claim forms.
I agree I wouldn’t trust the text messages being sent, but link matches what is in the CNET article.It might match up with what a CNET article mentions, but the government number was issued by Verizon and always been a Verizon number. At least here, it’s either Verizon or AT&T for duty phones. Nothing from T-Mobile. There is a lot of spam that comes in on that number also that we don’t get on our T-Mobile phones.
JMiracles wrote:
syaoran wrote:
Got something similar on a government owned Verizon number today. These are definitely scams!
I’m glad I looked further. I received that same text yesterday. Decided to call T-Mobile today and the representative said she didn’t know anything about it and that I can disregard the message. Others in another thread said it’s legitimate, however, I’ll heed the representative’s guidance on this one.
representatives do not know anything more than the script that is provided to them.
search for news articles. CNET has one with links to the claim forms.
I agree I wouldn’t trust the text messages being sent, but link matches what is in the CNET article.Fede_hohner12 wrote:
I legit did it right now. Hopefully its not a scam. It just asks for a signature and number for zelle. They did have my info adress ect. So. It cant be. Not legit
It's definitely a scam. No class action suit will ask for bank info. Asking for Zelle info is the same thing. They will mail you a check if it's legit. Please monitor your bank account that is connected to your Zelle.
Srsmith1204 wrote:
Coming from someone who works in Digital Fraud at a bank please be aware of what information you are giving. There has been a lot of scams where Zelle is being used. Typically if you get a settlement it is in check form. Not a Zelle payment. Do not give your Social Security Number as usually this type of info regarding a settlement(from my experience) is in an email form not a text message. These scammers are getting very smart and have been scamming people for thousands of dollars. Remember Zelle is still hooked up to your bank account. They can also mirror phone numbers. Just some info for you all.
“this type of info regarding a settlement(from my experience) is in an email form not a text message.” - Thank you for sharing this. I thought it was strange to receive a text message regarding this matter. However, there are others who are adamant that this is real. It’s kind of frustrating as I don’t know who to believe. I’ll go with what the T-Mobile rep said and disregard it.
syaoran wrote:
Got something similar on a government owned Verizon number today. These are definitely scams!
I’m glad I looked further. I received that same text yesterday. Decided to call T-Mobile today and the representative said she didn’t know anything about it and that I can disregard the message. Others in another thread said it’s legitimate, however, I’ll heed the representative’s guidance on this one.
Coming from someone who works in Digital Fraud at a bank please be aware of what information you are giving. There has been a lot of scams where Zelle is being used. Typically if you get a settlement it is in check form. Not a Zelle payment. Do not give your Social Security Number as usually this type of info regarding a settlement(from my experience) is in an email form not a text message. These scammers are getting very smart and have been scamming people for thousands of dollars. Remember Zelle is still hooked up to your bank account. They can also mirror phone numbers. Just some info for you all.
Got something similar on a government owned Verizon number today. These are definitely scams!
