Text message from Public Mobile? Or not?

[jeffster1970]

I got a message from (226) 748-9591:

Due to a recent overcharge on your last bill, (account: 226600*), we sent you the remaining balance: 

Next message was:

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I assume this isn't from Public Mobile??? Or is it? I was overcharged last time ($6), but that was taken care of on last bill. Just confused and double checking. My account was suspended but payment was finally processed a few hours ago. (like 2 PM)

Google search indicates that 226-748-**** is a Wyoming, ON number. 

[jeffster1970]

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@will13am wrote:

Looks like a phishing scam to me.  Public Mobile runs a prepaid service exclusively.  They cannot and will not ask a customer to pay up.  It is the customer's prerogative to buy service as they see fit.  I suggest blocking that number.

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I know, I'm thrown off that it is suggesting that I was overcharged (and I actually was), but I won't click that link either way, never have, and never will. But I did want to double check..

Thanks y'all

[will13am]

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@Luddite wrote:

Definitly not PM from Wyoming. Block that number. Do not respond. In the UK there are many short code texts that can result in charges if you reply!

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Prepaid service to the rescue for these short code charges! 

[Luddite]

Definitly not PM from Wyoming. Block that number. Do not respond. In the UK there are many short code texts that can result in charges if you reply!

[shartomjam]

Scam!! There was a previous post a couple of weeks ago on the same subject.

[will13am · Accepted solution]

Looks like a phishing scam to me.  Public Mobile runs a prepaid service exclusively.  They cannot and will not ask a customer to pay up.  It is the customer's prerogative to buy service as they see fit.  I suggest blocking that number.