361 Area Code Scam Calls-Press 1 to Speak with Someone: Beware!

ByWendy

There is an ongoing Scam Text claiming to be from 361 Area Code Telephone number. Telling recipients its from Amazon and something is wrong with their account. Beware! It is a scam.

Currently, more than hundred people have complained of receiving this 361  Area Code Scam Text Messages this June 2023. The text contains a malicious link that aims to steal your personal and financial information.

Phishing Scams

361 Area Code Scam Calls-Press 1 to Speak with Someone-How does it work?

It a text sent by scammers that want to get your personal information so they can use it to scam you. The scammers call and a recorded message that says it’s Amazon and something is wrong with your account. Beware! It is a scam.

Don’t be deceived. Don’t dare adhere to the requests. It’s all Scam! The text messages most times contain viruses, spywares, malwares, which are harmful to devices and can hack and destroy your mobile phone.

The link in the text message redirects you to other phishing websites that trick victims and also hack their personal information. This happens when you click on the link.

How To Know Similar Scam Text

  • The message creates a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly. For example, it may claim that your bank account has been closed or that you’ve won a free gift. 
  • Next, the scammer will try to get you to either respond, click on a link, or call a number or send a message to an email.
  • You aren’t expecting a delivery from this company. 
  • The text message comes from a long or unusual phone number. 
  • The link in the text is obscured or doesn’t come from an official companies like PayPal, Costco, USPS, UPS, FedEx website etc. 

Received 361 Area Code Scam Calls-Press 1 to Speak with Someone? Do The Following!

You should delete the text message immediately as it is obviously a phishing scam. Meanwhile, do not forget to inform your family and friends. Please they should not click on the link if and when they receive such message.

Also, you can report scams, untrustworthy websites and tell us why you consider the websites fraudulent. See similar phishing scam; Local Depot 44 Scam Text, Wal Tracking Scam, Delware BPO Scam, Publix 90TH Anniversary, etc.

Wendy is a Cybersecurity Professional, who's passionate about protecting people and organizations from emerging threats. She's certified in the following; Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Linkedin and Microsoft, and Certified in Cybersecurity by ISC2.

In 2019, she left her role as a Threat Alert writer and founded SabiReviews. With more Cybersecurity certifications bagged, she knows her purpose; To educate the public about cybercrimes, to provide genuine reviews about services and products, and to stop cyber crimes.

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