{"id":227838,"date":"2023-06-01T15:32:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T14:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eflow2021.wpengine.com\/?post_type=news&p=227838"},"modified":"2023-07-20T12:04:44","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T11:04:44","slug":"eflow-fraudulent-text-messages","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/eflow2021.wpengine.com\/news\/eflow-fraudulent-text-messages","title":{"rendered":"eFlow Fraudulent Text Messages"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Think before you click.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

In recent months scammers have targeted people nationwide with fraudulent texts claiming to be from eFlow. These smishing attempts typically send an urgent message asking recipients to click on a link, which can lead to the extraction of personal financial information and theft.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  • eFlow <\/span>does not<\/span><\/i><\/b> send links in text messages. If you receive one, delete immediately.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Our system has <\/span>not<\/span><\/i><\/b> been compromised or subjected to a data breach.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Be Aware<\/span><\/b>
    <\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n

    What scammers are doing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • These scam messages can be received by <\/span>anyone, including eFlow customers<\/span><\/i><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Scammers have created professional-looking fake websites that <\/span>imitate eFlow’s website.<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Messages typically direct recipients to follow a <\/span>link<\/span><\/i><\/b> to where the urgent action is directed to be taken.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Don’t Click
      <\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n

      What you can do to protect yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • If you received a text claiming to be from eFlow with a link, <\/span>do not click it<\/span><\/i><\/b>, report to scam@netcraft.com and <\/span>delete<\/span><\/i><\/b> the message.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • If you clicked on a suspicious link, please contact your <\/span>bank<\/span><\/i><\/b> immediately.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • If you require further information please go to the eFlow website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Be Savvy<\/span><\/b>
        <\/span><\/h4>\n

        Tips for spotting a scam:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Be cautious<\/span><\/i><\/b> of unsolicited messages. Scammers often use such messages to obtain personal information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • If <\/span>something seems suspicious<\/span><\/i><\/b>, it probably is.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Stay safe, be scam savvy and think before you click!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Please see some examples below of scam messages currently in circulation so you know what to look out for:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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