Just to warn all of you there is a Best Buy test message scam going on right now. I received the test and looked it up on line because I rarely give my cell # out so thought it was fake. The test is telling you that you are Today's Contest winner and have 24 hours to reply. DON'T REPLY IT IS A PHISHING SCAM. The number it is coming from is 1-347-416-2280. I look it up on FB Best Buy Canada page and this link was in their timeline:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/press/best-buy-ca ... ite=true&cmp=fb
In case you are having problems get to the story I'm pasting and copying it her for you:
Best Buy Canada - Customers Warned about Text Message Prize Scam - Best Buy Canada
May 16, 2012 | Burnaby, BC
We are aware that some customers have reported receiving text messages with the claiming that they have won a prize. Text is below:
Congratulations, YOU ARE TORONTO'S WINNER OF THE DAY! Goto Http://www.bestbuy.com.wonacontest.com to claim your prize! You have 24 hours to claim.
This is a phishing attempt which is a type of scheme that uses fraudulent web pages imitating the look of well known retailer sites to gather personal, financial and sensitive information, and in some cases charging multiple texting fees.
We only offer authentic promotions on the Best Buy Canada web site (www.BestBuy.ca). We advise customers to always check to ensure that any contest or promotional sites purporting to be Best Buy’s clearly identifies the www.BestBuy.ca URL.
If you see an unsolicited pop-up webpage that appears to be originating from Best Buy and it requests that you click a link and enter personal information or password, please contact us directly at
[email protected] or via phone at 1-866-BEST BUY (1-866-2378-289). Stay informed. By knowing how to protect yourself, you can avoid becoming a victim of online scams. For more information on internet security, click here.