Text from IC System?

Question

I received this text. Is this real communication or fake?

”A communication from IC System, a debt collector, concerning your Verizon Wireless account at this link: rv2.io/2963022 Password is your 5 digit zip Or call *****This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Reply STOP to end texts”

jav6 · Accepted Answer

@36n127e 
 wrote:I received this text. Is this real communication or fake?

”A communication from IC System, a debt collector, concerning your Verizon Wireless account at this link: ******    Password is your 5 digit zip Or call *****This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Reply STOP to end texts”

Before responding or clicking on any link, I would log into your My Verizon account to see if there are any messaging/alerts on billing there.  Or, call Customer Service 800-922-0204 and ask them if there are any issues with your account.  It sure looks like a PHISHING text.

Update: doing an internet search for 'ic system debt collector' does bring up a legitimate debt collector with contact info.  This still doesn't mean it is a legitimate text.