Immediately Delete Any Text Containing This 3-Word Phrase In Minnesota

While texting may seem to be the most common way that people communicate in America, that is thankfully not the case.

Experts say that while text messaging is a very popular form of communication, particularly among younger people, verbal communication, or talking, remains the most frequently used method.

However, while verbal interactions may be the most frequently used method of communication today, many people prefer texting. That would explain why recent statistics showed that Americans send and receive roughly 33,834 text messages per year. This translates to about 94 messages per day.

Of course, most of the texts we send and receive in Minnesota are from our friends, family, co-workers, or places we frequent in our personal lives.

Then, there are times we get texts from a random number, such as appointment reminders or solicitations from a retailer. If you trust the source, you might read the text and respond.

However, regardless of where any text comes from, experts say there is one 3-word phrase to look out for, and if the text contains it, 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" should raise suspicions.

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Why?  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 Minnesota.

“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. 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.