If You Get A Text With THESE 3 WORDS in Nevada... DELETE IT NOW!

If you're one of those people that still answers calls from random numbers, or responds to texts from unknown numbers, get ready! There's a new scam going on around Nevada and the western United States. There's three small words that seem totally innocent, but they're not what they seem! "Would you kindly" sounds like a pretty nice start to a text right? WRONG! It's actually a pretty big red flag in the world of scams!

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What’s the Deal with “Would You Kindly”?

According to an article from the New York Post, scammers are relying on these seemingly friendly words to catch people off guard. Here's why:

Nobody Talks Like That: Unless you’re living in a Victorian novel or texting from a time machine, “Would you kindly” isn’t exactly a common phrase here in the U.S. (Maybe if you’re texting from 1880, it makes sense.) But for the rest of us, this awkward phrasing is a massive tip-off.
The Overseas Boiler Room: Scammers often use overly polite language because they’re likely not from around here. Think countries with British influence. But don’t be fooled—behind the politeness is an attempt to clean out your bank account faster than you can say, “No, thanks.”

How to Spot the Scam

Look, if you get a random message saying, “Would you kindly,” delete it faster than you swipe left on a bad Tinder match. Here’s why:

It’s All About Gaining Trust: The scammers want you to respond. Once you do, they’ll reel you in with fake emergencies or offers that are too good to be true.
It’s a Trap: After you engage, they’ll ask for money, gift cards, or even try to pull you into some sketchy cryptocurrency deal. Don’t fall for it.

What to Do

Delete it: Seriously, don’t even respond with a snarky remark (though it’s tempting).
Report it: Help law enforcement get these scammers off your digital doorstep by reporting the message as spam or junk.

So, next time you get a text starting with "Would you kindly" just trust your intuition. It's probably not someone trying to purchase your property. Just report. Block. Delete!