I received a test message on my cell (Android with Verizon) a few minutes ago. Text came from 917-927-8918, requesting that I call 718-715-1670. The text message identified the sender as Sun Trust. Assuming that is the bank by the same name, I do not, and never have done business with them.
The 917 numbers are registered in India. I don't think it would be beneficial to return the message or to answer it, as it could wind up costing you a fortune in LD junk fees. Just delete.
Oh, BTW, my cell # is known to only family members, none of whom reside in India or work for Sun Trust.
Just received this TEXT on my cell phone:
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[Unverified-Sender]
(9179192217) (S)(U)(N)_(T)(R)(U)(S)(T) DTPF alert 758765.
Please call 718-7151670
My husband and I both just got the text. Text from 917-744-3857 to call this number for SunTrust. I called it out of curiosity and it says your debit card has been suspended. Press 1 to continue or 2 to end call. So I pressed 1: it said to enter your 16 digit card #. It's a scam to get people's card#'s. We don't have an account with SunTrust.
My husband and I both just got the text. Text from 917-744-3857 to call this number for SunTrust. I called it out of curiosity and it says your debit card has been suspended. Press 1 to continue or 2 to end call. So I pressed 1: it said to enter your 16 digit card #. It's a scam to get people's card#'s. We don't have an account with SunTrust.