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*21 scam

Coverage of *21 scam in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 13 · 11:45 UTCMost recent: Jul 13 · 11:45 UTC
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bankorganization1mobile providerorganization1Federal Trade Commissionorganization1scammerperson1
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  • SECURITYJul 13 · 11:45 UTCR/SCAMS
    *21 Scam - Email I received from my bank

    The article details the *21 scam, where scammers impersonate banks or mobile providers to trick victims into dialing **21* followed by a 10-digit number, enabling call forwarding to intercept one-time passcodes and access accounts. It advises against following unsolicited instructions, verifying caller identities, and reporting scams to the Federal Trade Commission.