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AT&T text scam: is that AT&T rewards text real?

Editorially reviewed · Last updated September 8, 2026

Yes — this is a scam. AT&T names this one itself: the “rewards” text is a scam built to get into your AT&T account.

Text Message · Today 10:05 AM
from +1 (214) 555-0146
AT&T: Thank you for your loyalty. A $500 reward is waiting on your account. Sign in to redeem before it expires: att-rewards-claim[.]info/redeem
Illustrative text message · not an original screenshot

Other versions you might get: A bill-credit or refund notice, a “your account is suspended — sign in to restore it” alert, a shipping confirmation for a phone you never ordered, or a fake data-overage warning. The T-Mobile and Verizon versions are the same message with a different brand on it.

Reported versions of this message

Each source below documented a text. Web addresses are defanged, and identifying values may be redacted; the remaining wording follows the source. Similar wording is a reason to check independently, not proof that two messages came from the same sender.

  • “www[.]att620[.]com - Simply sign in to your account to redeem your $620. At AT&T we care about you. Thank you and have a nice day.”
    Documented by AT&T · January 2026

What to do right now

  1. Don't open the link, don't sign in, and don't reply. AT&T notes that replying or clicking tells the spammer your number works.
  2. Verify independently. Open att.com yourself and search for the offer or contact official support. An offer missing from search results is not by itself proof that it does not exist.
  3. Report it. Forward the text to 7726 — free for AT&T customers and it doesn't count toward your text plan. If you can't see the sender's number, email the whole message to abuse@att.net. AT&T also asks you to send it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org and to report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
  4. If you signed in on the fake page: change your AT&T password now and anywhere you reused it, then check the account for added lines, ordered equipment, or changed contact details.
  5. If your personal details went in: start a free recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov and consider a fraud alert with Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.

Reduce the risk of another scam

Do not use the message’s link to check the claim. Open the real service yourself. If you paid or shared account details, start with what to do after a scam. Blocking and reporting can reduce unwanted contact, but they cannot stop every attempt or tell you how the sender found you.

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Frequently asked

Is the AT&T reward text real?
AT&T documents look-alike reward texts designed to steal account access. That warning does not mean every reward notice or sign-in link is fake. Open AT&T independently and ask about the specific offer before entering details.
How do I report a scam text to AT&T?
Forward it to 7726 (SPAM) — AT&T says messages forwarded to 7726 are free and don't count toward your text plan. If you can't see the sender's number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net instead. AT&T also asks you to send suspicious texts to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org and to report them to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
What is SMiShing?
It's AT&T's spelling of the same idea: “SMiShing is phishing through text messages” — texts that lead you to fake websites where identity thieves try to take your personal information, including credit card or bank details. AT&T's rules are short: never click a link in a text you didn't ask for or from a number you don't recognize, and don't fill out forms attached to emails or texts — go to the company's real website and enter it there.
I clicked the link in a fake AT&T text — what should I do?
Don't enter anything on the page. If you already typed your AT&T user ID and password, change that password immediately, and change it anywhere you reused it — then check your account for added lines, ordered equipment, or a changed billing address. If a card number went in, call your bank to freeze or replace it. If personal details went in, AT&T points to IdentityTheft.gov, and you can place a fraud alert with Equifax (800.525.6285), Experian (888.397.3742), or TransUnion (800.680.7289).
Should I reply STOP to a spam text?
Do not reply to suspected scam texts; report them to 7726 and block them. STOP is an opt-out mechanism for legitimate senders, but replying to a scam can show someone is engaging. It does not prove your number will be sold.

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Help protect someone else

Scams spread because people stay quiet about them. If this could have fooled you, it can fool someone you know — a parent, a friend, the family group chat. Passing it on is the easiest good thing you'll do today. It's safe to forward, and stands on its own as a record for a bank or the police.