Common scams & frauds

Flooded by scam emails, messages, and calls? Data brokers might be leaking your contact details. Find the latest scams making the rounds and stay one step ahead of the criminals!

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  Where does the 86975 text message come from?
  Got a random text from 86975? You’re not alone. This short code is used by dozens of banks and credit unions to send fraud alerts—but scammers love to spoof it,… Read more: Where does the 86975 text message come from?
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  Where does the 79984 text message come from?
  79984 is Brigit’s official short code. It’s used for cash advance alerts, payment reminders, and account notifications.  The number is legitimate—but scammers can spoof it. If a message includes a… Read more: Where does the 79984 text message come from?
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  Where does the 7727 text message come from?
  7727 is a short code run by mobile carriers to report spam texts. It belongs to carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon—not a person or any other business.  If it shows… Read more: Where does the 7727 text message come from?
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  Where does the 48267 text message come from?
  48267 is American Express’s (Amex’s) official short code. It’s used for two-factor authentication codes, fraud alerts, and account security notifications. The number is legitimate—but scammers can spoof it. If a… Read more: Where does the 48267 text message come from?
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  Where does the 34804 text message come from?
  34804 is Sanofi US’s official short code for their COACH diabetes management program. It’s used for medication reminders, health tips, and patient support messages. The code itself is legitimate—but if… Read more: Where does the 34804 text message come from?
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  Where does the 31061 text message come from?
  31061 is a shared SMS short code—not owned by any single company. It’s most commonly associated with Nexmo (Vonage) and used by services like Garmin Messenger, Name.com, and Shop Pay… Read more: Where does the 31061 text message come from?
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  Where does the 24463 text message come from?
  24463 is Chime’s official short code. It’s used for two-factor authentication, transaction alerts, and fraud warnings. The code itself is legitimate—but scammers can mimic it. If a message asks for… Read more: Where does the 24463 text message come from?
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  Where does the 77598 text message come from?
  77598 is Ticketmaster’s official short code. It handles Verified Fan alerts, ticket transfer codes, and two-factor authentication. The number is legitimate—but an unexpected verification code could mean someone is trying… Read more: Where does the 77598 text message come from?
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  Where does the 24255 text message come from?
  24255 is Affirm‘s—the “Buy Now, Pay Later” company’s—official short code.  It’s used for two-factor authentication, purchase confirmations, and payment reminders. The code itself is legitimate—but scammers can mimic it.  If… Read more: Where does the 24255 text message come from?
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  Where does the 88811 text message come from?
  88811 is Intuit’s official short code. It’s used for two-factor authentication, security alerts, and account verification across TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mint. The code itself is legitimate—but receiving a message you… Read more: Where does the 88811 text message come from?
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  Where does the 63641 text message come from?
  63641 is CVS Pharmacy’s official short code.  It’s used for prescription alerts, account notifications, and two-factor authentication. The code itself is legitimate—but scammers can spoof it.  If a message asks… Read more: Where does the 63641 text message come from?
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  Where does the 87598 text message come from?
  Received an unexpected text from 87598? This short code belongs to Spectrum (Charter Communications) and is their official channel for service alerts, appointment reminders, and account notifications.  However, scammers actively… Read more: Where does the 87598 text message come from?
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  Where does the 63937 text message come from?
  Got a text from 63937 and don’t know who sent it? Here’s the quick rundown: If you didn’t sign up for any of these services and the text contains a… Read more: Where does the 63937 text message come from?
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  Where does the 60680 text message come from?
  60680 is Blackboard/Anthology’s official short code. It’s used by school districts and local government agencies for emergency alerts, attendance updates, event reminders, and general school communications. The code is legitimate—no… Read more: Where does the 60680 text message come from?
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  Where does the 31524 text message come from?
  31524 is Pizza Hut’s dedicated short code for marketing and order updates. It’s used for promotional coupons, delivery notifications, and customer engagement campaigns. The code itself is legitimate—but Pizza Hut… Read more: Where does the 31524 text message come from?
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  Where does the 87892 text message come from?
  87892 is Microsoft’s official short code for security verification.  It’s used for login codes, two-factor authentication, password resets, and account alerts. The code itself is legitimate—but receiving one you didn’t… Read more: Where does the 87892 text message come from?
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  Where does the 99398 text message come from?
  99398 is Klarna’s primary short code. It’s used for verification codes, purchase confirmations, and security alerts. But Klarna isn’t the only sender—this is a shared short code managed through Twilio,… Read more: Where does the 99398 text message come from?
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  Where does the 28581 text message come from?
  28581 is Cash App’s official short code. It’s used for sign-in codes, payment notifications, and security alerts. The code itself is legitimate—but scammers exploit it. If you didn’t request a… Read more: Where does the 28581 text message come from?
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  Where does the 73981 text message come from?
  73981 is a short code registered to Bank of America. It’s used to send SafePass verification codes, two-factor authentication (2FA) messages, and account security alerts. The code itself is legitimate—but… Read more: Where does the 73981 text message come from?
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  Where does the 2512 text message come from?
  2512 is T-Mobile’s official short code for promotional campaigns, customer surveys, and service alerts. It’s used for marketing offers, post-interaction feedback, and account notifications. The code itself is legitimate—but scammers… Read more: Where does the 2512 text message come from?