Ever wonder why you keep getting those bogus "you won" texts? They’re classic prize‑claim scams that hijack retailer names like Best Buy or Target to lure victims into clicking shady links or calling a premium‑rate line. The pattern is repetitive: a vague “attn” greeting, a fake entry code, and a push to act fast. The safest move is to ignore the message, block the number, and report it to your carrier—just don’t engage with any “reply to win” prompts. If you’ve already clicked, monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity and consider a credit‑freeze. Stay skeptical and keep your personal info locked down.
Despite not calling this number or entering any contest, a message was received claiming a win.
This caller keeps texting me at 3:14 am in morning, they has been calling me for 5 days
Received a similar message about a Pa Target shopper on 11/16/12...
Upon receiving a text message from this number claiming I'd won as a Target shopper, I was instructed to visit a website, which immediately raised suspicions.
i recieved a text saying i won a Target gift card, but when you try to call the number it has a recording that says reject hotline, if you think thats funny press 9, these scam artists got alot of time on theyre hands
Resident's insight is truly appreciated, thank you for sharing your valuable thoughts.
I got the same scam message from a person claiming to be from Best Buy, its really anoying!
attention is drawn to a supposed award for an Ohio Best Buy shopper, directing to a specific link
A message claiming to be from Best Buy, stating I've won a prize and need to follow a link
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been linked to questionable content, contrary to expectations of a reputable news source
The information provided by Alfalfa and AJ regarding the spam reporting service is accurate, and additional details can be found through the provided links
Regarding the report of alfalfa, utilizing a spam reporting service may not be effective, as it could potentially lead to an increase in such texts. It is advisable to simply disregard the message and proceed.
Clearly a scam, and the mention of ALFALFA in the message is also a fraudulent attempt; it is crucial to ignore such texts and avoid engaging with the sender, as responding may lead to additional unwanted messages.
My experience was identical to Steve's, receiving the same message with the same entry code earlier today.
You can forwart the text to 7726:
If you're a Ut. Best Buy Shopper, they say you won, but you have to go to
