How did a scammer get my iphone number??
I received a text message today (supposedly from USPS) saying a book I ordered is being held due to a faulty
address and would I please go to (link) to remedy the problem.
It was a scram, for sure-- but I couldn't help wondering how those people got my iphone number
and
Is my iphone in danger of being hacked?
If so, is there a program that could go through and delete any nefarious items?
Thank you
CurtEastPoint
(19,226 posts)but talk to Apple and see what they say
ailsagirl
(23,865 posts)LeftInTX
(30,594 posts)You likely were not specifically targeted. As long as you didn't go to the link and provide them info, there is no harm. Just block the number if you can.
ailsagirl
(23,865 posts)MOMFUDSKI
(7,080 posts)credit card number and my husbands SS number and my drivers license number.
ailsagirl
(23,865 posts)I hope things turned out OK
MOMFUDSKI
(7,080 posts)and closing accounts. I have a permanent notification on my drivers license that tells the cop that there are two licenses like mine! Was told to carry several forms of identification so as not to end up in the backseat of a cop car. Fun
ailsagirl
(23,865 posts)But what a hassle!!
kimbutgar
(23,607 posts)I have received notices from AT&T that my number was stolen from hackers.
ailsagirl
(23,865 posts)I'm sure there are lists of people's private info all over (Dark Web?) for a price.
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usonian
(14,600 posts)Too many to list.
One may have had your phone number in its stolen data. I recall various breaches at ATT and Verizon.
Many companies use your email address or phone number as logins. As a techie, I cant begin to tell you how dumb as a brick this is.
And as others have noted, some spray-dial or email.
Worse, some companies you deal with sell your data to data aggregators.
Just dont open anything you dont recognize, and/or mark it as spam or junk and delete.