# Need some advice about HFS text scam

**URL:** <https://community.clark.com/t/need-some-advice-about-hfs-text-scam/5247>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [May 21, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/need-some-advice-about-hfs-text-scam/5247 "2024-05-21T23:33:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![MyCC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/mycc/32/3075_2.png) [@MyCC](https://community.clark.com/u/MyCC)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/need-some-advice-about-hfs-text-scam/5247/1 "2024-05-21T23:33:41Z")

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I just received a text that I am 99.9% sure is a scam, since I do not have an account with HFS. The text notifying me a payment is due in three days and referencing the last four digits of the account number, with a link to make a payment. Other than reporting as “junk” and deleting it, is there anything else I should do?

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**Author:** ![robertpri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ec9cab/32.png) [@robertpri](https://community.clark.com/u/robertpri)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/need-some-advice-about-hfs-text-scam/5247/2 "2024-05-21T23:55:36Z")

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I get these…all…day…long. Block if you can. or report as phising, or junk, or simply delete it.

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**Author:** ![MyCC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.clark.com/mycc/32/3075_2.png) [@MyCC](https://community.clark.com/u/MyCC)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/need-some-advice-about-hfs-text-scam/5247/3 "2024-05-22T12:16:48Z")

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Thank you for the response. I’ll report it and delete. 😊

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**Author:** ![NancyM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@NancyM](https://community.clark.com/u/NancyM)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/need-some-advice-about-hfs-text-scam/5247/4 "2024-05-22T16:59:52Z")

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## How To Report Spam Text Messages

If you get an unwanted text message, there are three ways to report it:

- Copy the message and [forward it](https://consumer.ftc.gov/now-leaving?external_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctia.org%2Fconsumer-resources%2Fprotecting-yourself-from-spam-text-messages&back_url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsumer.ftc.gov%2Farticles%2Fhow-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages) to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in the future.
- Report it on the messaging app you use. Look for the option to report junk or spam.
  - [How to report spam or junk in the Messages app](http://consumer.ftc.gov/now-leaving?external_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.apple.com%2Fen-us%2FHT201229&back_url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsumer.ftc.gov%2Farticles%2Fhow-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages)
  - [How to report spam on an Android phone](http://consumer.ftc.gov/now-leaving?external_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.google.com%2Fmessages%2Fanswer%2F9061432%3Fhl%3Den&back_url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsumer.ftc.gov%2Farticles%2Fhow-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages)

- Report it to the FTC at [ReportFraud.ftc.gov](https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/).

from [How to Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov)](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages)