phone number security
Coverage of phone number security in the Nexus archive.
- [PH] Quick question about the spam texts
A user received unsolicited spam texts from an unknown number, followed by multiple casino site messages claiming they had unclaimed money. The user blocked and reported the numbers but remains concerned about how their phone number was obtained despite rarely sharing it and primarily using online messaging apps.
- [US] Is it a scam? Voicemail from a number in my area code with vague message, including my name
A user received a voicemail from a number in their area code with the same first three digits as their phone number. The message included their name and a vague request to call back, raising concerns about a potential scam. The caller's number also resembled the user's mother's number, and a second call displayed a name linked to a Tennessee politician, though the area code mismatched.