Apple "Overstock"

tvnutz

I assume this is a scam right away,just wanted to see if anyone else got this text this morning. Came from the number +17138155092. Saying I have been tabbed as Apple's Over-Stock iwinner.

Go to http://ie.appleoverstock.cc and type in a code to get a free product.

I wonder where 1. They get my number,I'm fairly safe about giving it out,unless some 3rd party are passing it on and 2. What they get out of this site, do they want your address or what? I havn't entered a code,perhaps they will ask for a credit card or something if I do.

Anyway was just curious if anyone else got the text.

ElleEm

I always work under the rule that if I didn't enter a competition, I can't win it!

Decoda

The wife got it about an hour ago....again not too sure where they got her number...we just deleted it straight away....Apple and overstocking in the same sentence along with the word "free" = scam

DC

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tvnutz wrote: »

I assume this is a scam right away,just wanted to see if anyone else got this text this morning. Came from the number +17138155092. Saying I have been tabbed as Apple's Over-Stock iwinner.

Go to http://ie.appleoverstock.cc and type in a code to get a free product.

I wonder where 1. They get my number,I'm fairly safe about giving it out,unless some 3rd party are passing it on and 2. What they get out of this site, do they want your address or what? I havn't entered a code,perhaps they will ask for a credit card or something if I do.

Anyway was just curious if anyone else got the text.

Got the same text at 0714 this morning.

I haven't linked onto the link thinking it is a scam.

Has anyone?

Nonoperational

It's a scam. Redirects you to ziinga.com

tvnutz

Ah so I wasn't the only one,ye figured out it was a scam fairly quickly,not goin to even enter the code.

Mainly just wondering where they got my number,or do these people just enter random numbers.

The One Who Knocks

Don't tell me Disney has sold our numbers already.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056798916

Any other business

Ya guys myself and my dad got these texts also. The only thing we have in common lately with our apple devices are viber registrations where we've both given our mobile numbers. Wonder are viber selling our nos?

pollars4

I got one just there, I'm not an apple customer or anything, don't have any apple products. Just going to delete it.

dinkydee

Got this message yesterday, looks suspect so forwarding it to Vodafone scam notification at 50005

The One Who Knocks

Jamez735 wrote: »

Don't tell me Disney has sold our numbers already.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056798916

umm..guys.. I was only joking earlier, but as of now, 7/7 phones that I sent a call from mickey mouse have gotten this message!

Did Disney sell our details again?

trish vixens

these guys sent us a text from 1631 no and gave an offer code telling me we won an i pad scam?

van_beano

I got this "overstock" text from a +1(631) number aswell, straight away delete.

I'd imagine they automatically generate the 10 digit phone numbers 1 digit at a time or something like that.

trish vixens

ya we bayght apple prods and used this no as contact no ya you cant win a comp you didnt enter im so stupid thanks for the feedback happy new year

messrs

tvnutz wrote: »

I assume this is a scam right away,just wanted to see if anyone else got this text this morning. Came from the number +17138155092. Saying I have been tabbed as Apple's Over-Stock iwinner.

Go to http://ie.appleoverstock.cc and type in a code to get a free product.

I wonder where 1. They get my number,I'm fairly safe about giving it out,unless some 3rd party are passing it on and 2. What they get out of this site, do they want your address or what? I havn't entered a code,perhaps they will ask for a credit card or something if I do.

Anyway was just curious if anyone else got the text.

My mam also got this text this morning, like you OP she wouldnt really be giving out her number, neither would she be enterting any competitions ect so no idea where they would have got her number

the_syco

tvnutz wrote: »

I assume this is a scam right away,just wanted to see if anyone else got this text this morning. Came from the number +17138155092. Saying I have been tabbed as Apple's Over-Stock iwinner.

Go to http://ie.appleoverstock.cc and type in a code to get a free product.

+1 6314286613 texted me on xmas day at 08:50

Happy Holidays! You were anonymously slected to win a Apple iPad 3. Just signup at http://ca.holidaywinner.cc & type in your prize coe ****

A quick Google confirmed that it was fake, and when I entered in a random number, it said that I had "won", and redirected to ziinga.com

I never signed up for the disney thing, but I'm guessing as it was from the USA, they used an automated system to send texts to everyone between two numbers.

=-=

It was a well targeted campaign, imo, though very cold hearted. People will be in full "bargain hunting" mode today, and yesterday they may actually think that they won something on xmas day.

I'd wonder what consumer watchdog would be best to moan to?

Ellamm

I got this text earlier, I also am extremely cautious about where I put my #. Not a chance I'd be going anywhere near their website!

miralize

Saw it on Twitter

If you get this SMS, screenshot it and forward to reportphishing@apple.com http://t.co/gO4r1i8n

Jocelynel

just got a text from +16465152381 a few minutes ago....quick google search and this thread on boards was the 5th search result....

Raven Runner

I got the same message but with a different number +13023974788

gibson

Just literally got this text now as well, except from a +1 (713)815... number....thankfully all I had to do was quickly google and come on here to see its fake.

I might try forwarding the screenshot to the email address mentioned.

topofthepots

i got same message from 17138155125 30 mins ago.....im a little gutted its a scam>>the only thing we get for free in this world is advice on boards>ie

Kieranirish

tvnutz wrote: »

I assume this is a scam right away,just wanted to see if anyone else got this text this morning. Came from the number +17138155092. Saying I have been tabbed as Apple's Over-Stock iwinner.

Go to http://ie.appleoverstock.cc and type in a code to get a free product.

I wonder where 1. They get my number,I'm fairly safe about giving it out,unless some 3rd party are passing it on and 2. What they get out of this site, do they want your address or what? I havn't entered a code,perhaps they will ask for a credit card or something if I do.

Anyway was just curious if anyone else got the text.

. I got the same thing today and
I reckon that you tried to buy something on donedeal ! I've seen a few adds that are just fishing for phone numbers Ie: when you ring it's not answered .

athol

I received a text from the same number +17138155092 asking me to sign up at appleoverstock.cc for a free ipad. What a load of rubbish this is a Scam don't even go there.

Kieranirish

tvnutz wrote: »

I assume this is a scam right away,just wanted to see if anyone else got this text this morning. Came from the number +17138155092. Saying I have been tabbed as Apple's Over-Stock iwinner.

Go to http://ie.appleoverstock.cc and type in a code to get a free product.

I wonder where 1. They get my number,I'm fairly safe about giving it out,unless some 3rd party are passing it on and 2. What they get out of this site, do they want your address or what? I havn't entered a code,perhaps they will ask for a credit card or something if I do.

Anyway was just curious if anyone else got the text.

Did you try and ring a number for an add on donedeal lately but no answer?

tomasdeb

Same thing here - but from +16314286371.
Wonder what they are trying to achieve...

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tomasdeb wrote: »

Same thing here - but from +16314286371.
Wonder what they are trying to achieve...

Not sure if this is correct, but if they get a confirmation to the text ie inputting the number, they will know that there is a real phone to send premium texts to.

Another point could be referring to a nefarious website to plant a virus. I'd say that this is less likely. Maybe wrong, but I can't think why else

A-Train

Just got one of these telling me I won an apple tv! As been said never entered any completions so odd that I won something!!!

Access

Same text here... didnt enter that disney thing on BA, so i reckon its number harvesting from done deal... its the only place i have my ex-directory number!

It make a change from all the AIB and Bank of Ireland Scam texts i normally get!

jill_valentine

Got this earlier. Absolutely baffled where they got my number, I honestly can't remember putting it in anywhere.

TonyMiggs

I just got a text from +16314286521 saying i won a FREE iphone. I was to go online and enter the code they gave me. I ignored it. As my Maths teacher used to say. There is no such thing as a free meal.

ads20101

Kieranirish wrote: »

. I got the same thing today and
I reckon that you tried to buy something on donedeal ! I've seen a few adds that are just fishing for phone numbers Ie: when you ring it's not answered .

Never used done deal.

However, I don't think it's random as it appears that the text is directed towards iPhone users

jill_valentine

ads20101 wrote: »

Never used done deal.

However, I don't think it's random as it appears that the text is directed towards iPhone users

Nope, Nokia Lumia.

Gillo

I use a blackberry my dad use's a basic nokia and we both won!!! I'd guess the numbers are randomly generated.
I'll be passing through the city centre tomorrow and am tempted to use an internet cafe's pc to claim my prize and see what happens.

KateNolan96

ads20101 wrote: »

Never used done deal.

However, I don't think it's random as it appears that the text is directed towards iPhone users

I have a blackberry and I just got that text but yes I think it's a scam

RevBlueJeans

Got this msg on my iphone today. Dont even know what donedeal is! so I figure its random generation. Pretty sneaky on St Stephens Day.

dannyo666

Jus got it
Thank god i dnt hav a few beers in me,havent a clue where dey got my num....

dannyo666

Well im lying i do have a couple in me but not enough to fall for the scam...:)

Kenny Logins

My o/h just got this on her phone. From +17138155126

dannyo666

My niece played the "free" nemo game xmas day and i just got a €21 bill from apple???!!!she was on it for 10 mins max...

2rkehij30qtza5

Just got one of these texts. Saying I won an iPad. My number is not on donedeal or Disney or anywhere else mentioned on this thread! Strange..

ted1

Got a text this morning

jill_valentine

The only place I can recall giving my number to is Parcel Motel, but that feels like a longshot...

deadsoul

Just got one from +16314286608 sent at 2.54am . Scam Scam .

md23040

topofthepots wrote: »

i got same message from 17138155125 30 mins ago.....im a little gutted its a scam>>the only thing we get for free in this world is advice on boards>ie

And consider yourself lucky for that. The scam is being sent from the most easterly point of Long Island, Suffolk county.

Mollcarroll

I also got this txt this morning and went on to put my email address in to the ziinge website. What do I do now???? Am I gonna get loads of rubbish emails and get charged for txts I don't want help?

megafan

Apple offer arrived overnight & thanks OP for posting post good to confirm all a con.... & I've no apple products no idea how they got my phone details??? 8-(

fr3d12

I also woke this morning with the text on my phone from +16314286552 saying l won a Macbook Pro.
I knew it wasn't real but googled the web address and it is Ziinga.com.

Howsitgoin?

I got this text this morning and I stupidly went ahead and followed the link and entered the code. I got redirected to Ziinga.com. Do you think my phone will have been hacked or anything??? Don't know what to do now I'm nervous👀

v240gltse

got the txt as well and a scan on google reveals it very much scam all right. Have a read here

RevBlueJeans

Pat Kenny Radio 1 was talking about it this am but the poor fellow was clueless. Thanks everyone on Boards.ie for all the good quality information.