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Is the Costco $500 member reward text a scam?

The message someone received
Costco: Congratulations! You have been selected to receive a $500 Member Appreciation reward. Claim your reward before it expires tonight: costco-memberrewards.net/claim. Only 3 rewards remaining in your area.
Why it is a imposter scam
This is a fake Costco reward scam. Real Costco does not offer sudden "$500 rewards" via text links, and "costco-memberrewards.net" is not Costco's official website — it's a lookalike domain designed to steal your information.
What to do
Do not click the link. Delete this message. If you have questions about your Costco membership, go directly to costco.com or call the Costco membership desk at the warehouse you shop at.

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Checked by Double Check on July 11, 2026. This page was created from a message a visitor checked anonymously; personal details are removed before anything is published. See more in the scam guide or recent answers.