I actually called verizon to ask them if someone hacked thier system. they told me no one has hacked thier system but if you are a verizon customer to forward the text to 7726 you will receive a reply from 7726 and then you reply with the number it came from! the 7726 number is the verizon fraud alert!
I also received the same message and to call 217 651 6106. I called the sheriff and they said that it is a very sophisticated scam from most likely over seas that has been going on for quite some time. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION......
My college daughter forwarded the text to me ...first.midwest.bank.KNTT ALERT 871141 and said to call 217-651-6106. text came from 917-623-8576.
Told her NOT to call. we do not bank here
I would never give them any info nor did I even call the number. I am a verizon customer not sure if its just a verizon thing that they got our numbers, we have 4 phones (family) and we all got the same text. From West Central Illinois. Unfortunately there are some that may call it and give out what ever info they ask for. I think all cell carriers should send out a mass text to their customers as soon as they first notice of this type of scam or any other these lowlifes try.