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The phone number 253-649-7587, which left you a message from Gig Harbor, Washington, does not appear in major scam reporting databases. However, it’s important to note that scammers often spoof local numbers to appear trustworthy.

While your specific number hasn’t been flagged, similar numbers in the 253-649-7xxx range have been associated with scam activities:
253-649-7058: Reported multiple times as a scammer call.
253-649-7030: Reported for unsolicited calls regarding mortgage modifications.

What to Do Next
Do Not Call Back: If you don’t recognize the number, it’s safer not to return the call
Block the Number: Use your phone’s settings to block the number to prevent future calls.

If you can provide the content of the message left, We can help assess its legitimacy further.

Thanks for sharing that! Based on the message you received — “The United States IRS company in South Africa is giving out R90,000 to each family” — this sounds very suspicious and highly likely to be a scam. Here’s why:

🚨 Red Flags:
IRS is a U.S. agency – The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) only operates in the United States and deals with taxes. It does not give out money to families in other countries like South Africa.

R90,000 giveaway – Scammers often use large amounts of money to lure people in.

Strange wording – “IRS company in South Africa” is not a legitimate term. The IRS is a government agency, not a company, and it doesn’t have official branches in South Africa.

Unsolicited message – If you didn’t apply for anything and suddenly receive a message about a giveaway, it’s a major red flag.

No official verification – These kinds of offers aren’t announced through private messages or SMS. Real government aid would be communicated through official channels.

✅ What You Should Do:
Do not respond.

Do not share any personal information (like ID numbers, bank details, etc.).

Report the message as spam or fraud if received via SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.

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