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8 Οκτ 2024 · Beyond the spammy emails and phone calls, take a look at your texts. Chances are, there are a few scam text messages mixed in—and you weren’t sure if some of them were legitimate...
16 Ιαν 2024 · Legitimate SMS marketing messages are usually sent from a 6-digit short code (like 711711), a 10-digit toll-free phone number (ex: 844-462-2554), or a local text-enabled business phone. If you receive a text message from an unidentified 11-digit number, the odds are high that it’s a scam.
6 Ιουν 2023 · The goal of any scam text is to get you to click on a link or call a number. These links will always be shortened to avoid suspicion. But if you click on them, you could either download malware onto your device or end up on a phishing website that steals your sensitive information.
6 Δεκ 2021 · The scammer sends a text message with a link to potential victims. Normally, the message invites you to verify your account details, make a payment, or claim a prize. Crafting a phishing email that doesn't immediately raise suspicion requires some skill.
10 Οκτ 2024 · Smishing is the text message version of phishing. When smishing, cybercriminals send harmful links via text message that ask you to provide secure information. Phishers throw out “bait” by making enticing offers, threatening you, or offering to help you with something.
15 Ιουλ 2022 · Fake texts often have lots of spelling errors, promise free gifts and have a sense of urgency. Here are seven ways to sniff out and identify a fake text message that is probably part of a...
8 Ιουν 2023 · Lots of people have been reporting to the FTC that they’re getting texts from scammers impersonating people and organizations you know and trust — like your bank or companies like Amazon. An analysis of consumer reports reveals the top text scams from 2022.