{"id":25505,"date":"2022-07-20T18:31:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T18:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=25505"},"modified":"2022-07-20T18:31:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T18:31:15","slug":"why-did-i-get-a-text-message-from-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-did-i-get-a-text-message-from-facebook","title":{"rendered":"Why Did I Get a Text Message From Facebook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb11ec10a44\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb11ec10a44\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb11ec10a44\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-did-i-get-a-text-message-from-facebook\/#Why_Did_I_Get_a_Text_Message_From_Facebook\" title=\"Why Did I Get a Text Message From Facebook?\">Why Did I Get a Text Message From Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-did-i-get-a-text-message-from-facebook\/#Suggested\" title=\"Suggested\">Suggested<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-did-i-get-a-text-message-from-facebook\/#Only_About_Your_Account\" title=\"Only About Your Account\">Only About Your Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-did-i-get-a-text-message-from-facebook\/#Spam\" title=\"Spam\">Spam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-did-i-get-a-text-message-from-facebook\/#Phishing\" title=\"Phishing\">Phishing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Did_I_Get_a_Text_Message_From_Facebook\"><\/span>Why Did I Get a Text Message From Facebook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Why did I get a text message from Facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/GwAv12z.jpg\" style=\"height:auto; width:auto; max-height:216px; max-width:38% margin:0px 10px;\" align=\"left\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve received a Facebook text message, you&#8217;ve likely asked yourself, &#8220;Why?&#8221; You may have noticed an alert with the message title &#8220;Only about your account&#8221; or &#8220;Suggested.&#8221; Despite the name, these messages can be dangerous! They are a sign of spam or phishing. Read on to find out how to delete them. Listed below are the common reasons why you might have received one of these messages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested\"><\/span>Suggested<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have received a text message from Facebook. There may be several reasons for this. One reason might be that you have logged into Facebook without having your mobile number confirmed. In other cases, Facebook may have sent you an automated signature, which will alter your mobile correspondence. In any of these cases, you can try to opt out of Facebook text messaging by sending a text to a special Facebook number.<\/p>\n<p>If you have received a text message from Facebook, you probably didn&#8217;t opt-in to receive it. This is because Facebook uses SMS text messages as a form of two-factor authentication, which requires a valid phone number. However, if you have not chosen to receive text messages, Facebook might be trying to get your mobile number for other purposes. For instance, if you have opted out of receiving promotional texts, Facebook may be sending them to you for no apparent reason.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_About_Your_Account\"><\/span>Only About Your Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever received a strange text message from Facebook? Perhaps you&#8217;ve received a security message or received a new like. Either way, you may want to know why you&#8217;re receiving this type of communication. You can easily check your Facebook account&#8217;s email history by going to settings, Security and Login, and Advanced. Click on the &#8220;View&#8221; button, and a list of your recent messages will be displayed. These messages will show you any new security or login notifications, as well as any mentions or likes.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, this type of message is much rarer than spamming. If you receive a confirmation code text from Facebook, you may have been scammed. Generally, this type of message comes from a phishing attempt. The person sending the message is trying to open your Facebook account by sending you a fake link. They&#8217;ll ask you for your current password or new one. They&#8217;ll then use your current password to access your account. Do not click on the link, call the number, or click on anything else.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spam\"><\/span>Spam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to avoid SPAM text messages is to be aware of what they are. In general, these messages contain links that will lead to websites you are unlikely to want to visit. They can also contain promotional messages or a text phishing attempt. Facebook messages that contain a confirmation-code link are usually SPAM text messages. Although they do not ask for personal information, they can get you to share your phone number with third parties.<\/p>\n<p>If you get a Facebook message asking for money, you might not have signed up for text notifications. These messages are often accompanied by attachments containing malware. They can also include links to fake websites. Be very wary of any messages claiming to be from a legitimate Facebook account. Be cautious and report any messages that do not look legitimate. Fortunately, Facebook is working on the issue and aims to make it stop immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phishing\"><\/span>Phishing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Messages containing the confirmation code are one of the most common phishing scams, and they are increasingly popular. These emails often imitate the normal Facebook message, asking for confirmation to log in. They claim to be a Facebook support site and may even send you a link to reset your account. However, never click on any links or download any attachments. The message itself may contain malware that compromises your system.<\/p>\n<p>The phishing message is disguised as a Facebook message, containing an emoji or hyperlink. It is sent from a compromised account that tries to lure you into giving out your personal information. If you click on the link, you&#8217;ll be directed to a fake Facebook website, posing as a legitimate company. Once your account is hacked, the scammer will send you another phishing message asking you for your credentials.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MyL6BqPZkX4\" width=\"419\" height=\"234\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Did I Get a Text Message From Facebook? 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