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sms scam ?

Hi has anyone recieved a sms from a company called speed-e-loans . message says Your security code is ---- thankyou for using speed-e-loans.com .

i have never even heard of this company let alone used them is this some kind of scam ?
i found a website for company with same name it is a payday/ short term loan company. i tried calling their contact number got an automated answer and then it hung up .

if anyone can shed some light on this subject id be very greatfull

Comments

  • sounds like a scam to get you to log on

    Next question might be something like can we have your bank account details to compare them to our records?

    Sound familiar...but it where it belongs...in the bin!!
  • RichGold
    RichGold Posts: 1,244 Forumite
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    Don't call them back. Some of the numbers charge ridiculous premium rates.
    Also if you do call back they know your number is live and you might be inviting more spam.
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  • They've now got your number and know it's live as you rang back, and therefore ripe for the picking.

    Prepare for an avalanche of spam and fake offers.

    And every one will be designed to part you from your money.
    "There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe a 'Princess Coronation' locomotive in full cry. We shall never see their like again". O S Nock
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