Forum Discussion
Is short code # 5803 a legit Telus contact?
The following text was received today from 5803. Seems "phishy".
1) Is it legit?
2) If so, why the confusing/shortened "bit.ly" URLs?
"TELUS Exclusive: for a limited time, get up to 30% off select accessories.
Visit your nearest TELUS store to shop the latest and greatest accessories including headphones, speakers, chargers, phone cases, screen protectors and more.
Find a participating store near you, https://bit.ly/FindStoresAccessories. Visit us online to shop deals, https://bit.ly/Taccessories.
Conditions apply. While supplies last. Msg opt out: respond unsubscribe or click https://bit.ly/Tunsub"
1) Is it legit?
2) If so, why the confusing/shortened "bit.ly" URLs?
"TELUS Exclusive: for a limited time, get up to 30% off select accessories.
Visit your nearest TELUS store to shop the latest and greatest accessories including headphones, speakers, chargers, phone cases, screen protectors and more.
Find a participating store near you, https://bit.ly/FindStoresAccessories. Visit us online to shop deals, https://bit.ly/Taccessories.
Conditions apply. While supplies last. Msg opt out: respond unsubscribe or click https://bit.ly/Tunsub"
4 Replies
- Just got the same thing today. Followed briefly by a phone call where the person or auto call hung up
Using Unshorten.me, those short links do have TELUS destinations:
now why wouldf a company like telus send spam like that without at least putting a notification online that the number/text are legit? i barely get any hits when googling . hey TELUS !!!! how about a section on the website listing ALL legit telus numbers and codes?
- dru
Community Manager
I like your suggestion, juanitaange. Our Admin team will look into perhaps an article about short codes in the future 🙂
