Sending strange text about wanting to order 240 cupcakes but then saying they want a favor but not saying really what they want and asking for address... when you call number strange recording that only a text/auto number. Goes under the name David Ben!
Well known business scam. Generally it goes like this:
They will text or email you with a fairly large order to get your attention. Almost all communications will be by text or email (because they are foreigners and English is not their first language which is oft times obvious in the quality of the text or email) and there will be some excuse, such as they are deaf, or sick, or somewhere that doesn't have phone service (then how did the text get out?). They want to know if you take credit cards, and if so, which ones? They don't care about the price since it will always seem reasonable or low. They then tell you that they want to place the order, and have someone pick the order up, who conveniently does not accept credit cards and that is the only way they have a paying right now. So they will overpay you and tell you to send the difference by untraceable means such as Western Union to this person for them. Eventually the card they give you will be reversed and you will be out the money and the fees.
Got the same request. From the same number...broken English, wanting to know I accept credit card payments. Told him cash only, payment 7-10 days in advance. Haven't heard back
Received the same message for 250 cupcakes for a family reunion on July 22nd, asked what kind of credit cards I accept. Ask me for my full name and address.