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ping tactic

Coverage of ping tactic in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 01:50 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 01:50 UTC
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222 area codetopic1Text Messagetopic1spamtopic1/u/Huge-Connection7195person1
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  • SECURITYJul 1 · 01:50 UTCR/SCAMS
    Got a text message from a "222" number that was just my first name. Is this a scam?

    A user received a text message from a 222 area code number containing only their first name and no additional content. They deleted and reported the message as spam, questioning if it was a 'ping tactic' to verify if their number is active. The user seeks reassurance about potential scam activity.