They spoof a friends Instagram page then re-request you as a friend. Then try to get you to send them money.
One more thing, it us textnow phone# lol
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They text one of my VOIP numbers this msg
PLEASANT GREETINGS
MA'AM / SIR
THIS IS MR OSCAR ELLIOTT . THE AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE ONGOING IFC (INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION GRANT) PROGRAM WHICH IS AN EMPOWERMENT BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND WORLD BANK GROUP WITH BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION UNDER THE UNITED NATION SYSTEM. THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (GRANT) PROGRAM IS INTERNATIONA L FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WHICH OFFERS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, FOSTER SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH, MAKE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS EXPERIENCING BALANCE OF PAYMENTS' DIFFICULTIES AROUND THE WORLD. OUR OFFICIAL GOAL IS THE REDUCTION OF POVERTY WITH PASSION AND PROFESSIONALISM. THIS PROGRAM IS A WORLDWIDE PROMOTIONAL TOUR EMBARKED ON FOR THE YOUNG & OLD PEOPLE WHO ARE FULL AND PART-TIME WORKERS, UNEMPLOYED, DISABLED, RETIRED,SEMI-RETIRED AND THE STUDENTS.NOTE LOAN ARE TO BE PAID BACK BUT YOU DONT PAY FOR THE GRANT BACK YOU ON PAY FOR TAXE AND CLEARANCE CHARGES
What a bunch of scumbags. They are even using the same name Oscar Elliott. They need to be shutdown
Do you still have the phone # that they sent you the message on, or was it the same one posted?
When TelcoData shows ‘Intelliquent’ as the company, it’s most likly a textnow #.
https://www.telcodata.us/search-area-code-exchange-detail?npa=608&exchange=800
I filed an abuse complaint. You should too as textnow seems to care in my experiencce. [email protected]
@Loki101#59624 Same as posted
They are going by “dellisadenmon” on Instagram. Make sure you use the exact spelling when spamming them as it is very similar to the legitimate users ID.