A text from an unknown number: is it a scam?
Last updated October 24, 2026
A text from an unknown number is likely a scam if it urges you to act fast, includes a link, or asks for money or codes. Do not tap the link or reply. Search the number, block it and report the message by forwarding it to 7726 and to the FTC.
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Common signs are a link you did not ask for, a package or bank problem you did not expect, a prize, or a stranger who starts a friendly chat and then brings up money.
Do not tap or reply
Replying tells the sender your number is active. Tapping a link can take you to a fake login page.
Check the number
Search it in a reverse lookup and read the community reports. A number with scam reports is a strong warning, though a new number may have none yet.
Report and block
Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM), which reports it to your carrier, and report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Then block the number.
Questions
What should I do if I already tapped the link?
Do not enter any details. If you did, contact your bank and change the password for that account. Visit the FTC's site for recovery steps.
Is it safe to reply STOP?
With scam texts it can confirm your number is active. Block and report instead.
Can a text come from a number that looks local?
Yes. Senders can fake the number so the text looks local.
Where do I report scam texts?
Forward the text to 7726 and report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Can Ms. Number check a texting number?
Yes, you can search the sender's number for reports and line type.
Check a number in Ms. Number
Look up a number, read what the community reported, and block it in one tap. Ms. Number needs a paid plan to use, and the App Store shows the price and any free trial before you subscribe.
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Ms. Number is made by Block Browser INC. Community reports are users' opinions and may be wrong. Ms. Number is not a consumer reporting agency, and its information may not be used for credit, employment, housing, tenancy or insurance decisions. To remove a number, use the opt-out page. Questions: support.