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If you received this in a text message, it is almost certainly a scam. The string of characters is designed to look like a unique video file to pique your curiosity. How to Stay Safe

For more information on identifying these types of threats, you can visit the FTC's guide on recognizing spam texts or Verizon's smishing protection page . If you’d like, I can help you: Identify in text messages. 4csw0shpt9~qzrggxy29y.mp4

Even replying with "STOP" or "Who is this?" confirms to the scammer that your number is active, which can lead to more spam in the future. If you received this in a text message,

Clicking or trying to "preview" this file can lead to phishing sites designed to steal your credentials or automatically download malicious software onto your phone. If you’d like, I can help you: Identify in text messages

The text is not a standard document or media title; it is a randomized file name typically used by scammers in "smishing" (SMS phishing) messages to trick people into downloading malware.

Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) to help your carrier block the sender.