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Argos message, is it a scam

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swingaloo
swingaloo Posts: 3,459 Forumite
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edited 19 December 2017 at 9:39PM in Praise, vent & warnings
I have just had a text which says

Hi M
There is (1) package waiting for you! Check it here >> ***please do not post short links - especially ones suspected of being dubious in nature***

I'm not waiting for anything, nor have I ordered anything from Argos.

Am I right thinking it could be a scam?

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  • Callie22
    Callie22 Posts: 3,444 Forumite
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    If you aren't expecting anything and you know you haven't ordered anything then yes, it's more than likely a scam. I wouldn't click on the link.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,915 Forumite
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    If you clicked the link they know you are the sort of person who clicks links in emails. You may want to remove the link.

    If we click it then they will think you did because its likely to be tracked.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • AndyPix
    AndyPix Posts: 4,847 Forumite
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    Please remove that potentialy dangerous link form the forum
    Yes it is a scam / virus
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