Caller: Text message

Texted about a teaching pool. It’s a scam as I has already responded weeks ago via email.

This number belongs to a “virtual sms” company called “text magic”: https://www.textmagic.com/
They let you set up an account without verification of ID, to send messages. So, scams and real messages will come from this number. I set up a Text Magic account under a false name when I had an odd sms from the number, and sent myself an sms. It came from the same number as the odd message I had got! My guess is that replies to the number are directed to the account that sent the message to that particular number.
So. Some messages will be scams, some will be real, and some will be sent in error to “wrong numbers”.
Needless to say, I assume the company “sucks up” all numbers entered - I only entered mine as they seemed to already have it.

Caller: DAVONE BLINDS

Advising my blinds were ready
This was genuine

Received an amazing this morning that literally just said

asd

Very strange, won’t be replying

No message left blocked nu

used my name, from a medical service I'd recently used - without the provider's name though. There was a link in a date. Have blocked this number, obviously a scam.

Hi, good evening. Sorry for the late message. This is Jerra from Emergency Trade Services. We work on behalf of Insurance companies and Insurance builders, and I got your number from Google while outsourcing. Just wondering if you can assist us with Temp Fence Make safe job tomorrow in FOREST STREET, DRILLHAM QLD 4424?

Job Description: Require approximately 100 m of temp fencing to be placed around the main house only.

Please let us know if you can help by responding to this SMS or by calling us at 1300 755 455 and we'll send you a work order.
Thank you!
- ETS Jerra / ETS Job 19447
Scam

Do you have details of the school/position the sms referred to please?

Received a very elaborate SMS advising me about the recent passing of a Suzie Lees, and the message was advising “all of her clients”. I’ve done some digging and looks like this person HAS in fact passed away recently (my condolences) but the SMS wanted me to click on a dodgy link to read the obituary. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK.

This was the message received:

Dear [name] - This is Suzie Lees' brother-inlaw Stu. I am sending this to all of her clients in case you have not heard yet.

Sadly, Suzie passed away suddenly on the 30th due to a recently identified illness.

More details are on the link below and you are welcome to contact me : stuartnz @ gmail.com if you'd like to pass on any messages or need further info.

https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/suzanne-lees-obituary?pid=(02) 0354 9338

Caller: 3Quotes (supposedly)

Hi ######.
Kelly here From 3Quotes i just need to know if your property is 2 stories.

Text from unknown person........................ Hi Paul, I found this project and was shocked by the results https://app2db.com/bhk?utm=ell This then transfers to http://pixelsnbrackets.com/ which is a web design business. weird

Caller: Text message

Hi,{my name} I found this project and was shocked by the results.

{spam link}

Text scam with my name in it and a dodgy link to follow

Sent message saying from Toll express

Caller: Text

Congratulations Nick!! You have won a photo shoot with us!
Keep an eye on your email and letterbox for your prize.
Kind regards, Cooper Studio

Caller: TXT from DHL

Dear customer, please correct your delivery details to receive your package: https://tracking.ga/r/wLZUa1v

A new delivery will be scheduled after verification.

Text message from this number is from Gavin Starr Pharmacy regarding an outstanding invoice for a Lesley McDougall. Phone is not turned on and probably a another scammer

"Dear xxxxx

I'm Yong the new podiatrist at Daw Park Medical with Mera. Any foot or ankle pain I can help you with?

Warm Regards"

It texted me saying THIS WEEK ONLY
30 DAYS FREE & $0 JOIN FEE
ONLY @ Snap Fitness WEST IPSWICH

ENDS 30TH APRIL

Reply Y for info


sms 'stop' to opt

Caller: Text msg from Janet

Stating they have been driving instructors for 30 years and are not a marketing company, LOL. What do they think this text is? It's them marketing for instructors hahaha. They stated they are looking for instructors to do 5,8 and 12hr courses and they only take 20%. But "they're not marketing company".
Gave email of emailonlinedrivingschools1 @ gmail.com
They have just googled and found me as I am a driving instructor but not operating anymore. This is a fake company.