The PNC scam text alert below, which appears to have been sent from "3246-pnc-financial-serice..." and asks recipients to call the fake PNC customer support telephone number 866-380-2251 because their accounts have been temporarily frozen, is being sent by scammers. The aim of the scammers is to frighten and trick their potential victims into calling them. If contacted, the scammers will pretend to be a PNC Bank customer representative and attempt to trick potential victims into disclosing their credit card or banking information. If they receive the information, it will be used fraudulently.
The PNC Scam Text
From: 3246-pnc-financial-servi...
(#Contact Us 24/7 (866)380 2251 #mVBh-2194
We've temporarily FROZEN your ACCNT.
If you were tricked by the PNC Bank scam text into calling the scammers at 866-380-2251 and disclosing your financial information or account credentials, please contact PNC Bank for help using the telephone number at the back of your card.