Immediately Delete Texts Containing This 3-Word Phrase In Wisconsin

According to experts, while text messaging is currently a very popular form of communication, particularly among younger people, actually talking to someone remains the most frequently used method.

However, while verbal interactions may be the most frequently used method of communication, recent statistics show that Americans send and receive roughly 33,834 text messages per year. This translates to about 94 messages per day.

Most of the texts sent and received in Wisconsin are from friends, family, co-workers, places we frequent, or other familiar sources that we assume we can trust. Then there are those times when we get a text from an unknown number, which we really scrutinize.

However, regardless of where any text comes from, experts now say there is one 3-word phrase to look out for, and if the text contains it, delete it. In fact, if one specific word from that phrase is in any text, you should delete it immediately.

Watch Out For This Phrase In Any Text Message

If you receive a text that includes the phrase "would you kindly", you should delete it right away. While that may seem like a polite and harmless phrase, it's a big red flag. In fact, even the word "kindly" in any text is suspicious, and you should delete it.

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Why be wary of texts containing these words?  Tim Bajarin, a 40-year veteran technology analyst and the chairman of the San Jose, California–based market research company Creative Strategies, told Reader's Digest that it's because the word 'kindly' is something we don't commonly use in America, and especially in Wisconsin.

“You’ll often hear it used in countries with British influence, perhaps once a colonial country, where English isn’t their mother tongue, such as Nigeria, India, and Pakistan”, Bajarin told Reader's Digest.

Since the word “kindly” is likely used by a foreign national, the message was very possibly sent by someone in an overseas “boiler room” out to scam you.

Barjarin added that using the phrase "would you kindly" is akin to poor spelling or grammar, which are definite signs that you're being targeted for a scam.

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Therefore, if you get a text or even an email containing this phrase, you should delete it immediately. Again, you should do this even if it looks like it came from someone you know, as their account could have been hacked by a cybercriminal.

To avoid getting scammed, experts say everyone needs to be wary of any unexpected messages and never click on the links that are often included. Scammers will also try to create a sense of urgency or even make threats of what will happen if you don't follow their instructions. If that happens, block them and report the incident to the Better Business Bureau.