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1. www.security.org › digital-safety › scamsPhishing Text Messages: A Guide to “Smishing” - Security.org

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   Oct 10, 2024 · Cybercriminals use a few different techniques to scam people, making them think theyre receiving legitimate texts from real sources. Because smishing is a bit of a newer scam and so many are glued to their phone, it can trick many people into disclosing their information or clicking on bad links. You can spot smishing by looking out for ...

2. www.dontwasteyourmoney.com › how-to-protectHow to protect yourself from 'smishing' scams - Don't Waste ...

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   Jan 4, 2024 · Additionally, your phone company might have a service that blocks spam texts, and there are apps that can help block the flurry of unwanted text messages. If you do get smishing messages, you can copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM), the FTC says. Again, be careful not to open any links in this process.

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4. www.nytimes.com › guides › how-to-stop-scam-textsHow to Stop Scam Texts | Reviews by Wirecutter - The New York ...

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   Dec 1, 2021 · If you’ve ever received shady, unsolicited text messages that promise $3 million prizes, free cruises, or gift cards, you’ve experienced smishing (a portmanteau for “SMS phishing”).

5. www.1stsource.com › advice › smishing-beware-of-textSMiShing: Beware of Text Message Scams - 1st Source

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   SMiShing is short for “SMS phishing.” (SMS is a tech term for text messaging.) SMiShing is a type of phishing attack that uses text messages instead of email to deceive victims. Cybercriminals send fraudulent messages that appear to come from legitimate sources like banks, government agencies, or online services, all with the goal of ...

6. www.fcc.gov › avoid-temptation-smishing-scamsAvoid the Temptation of Smishing Scams | Federal ...

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Things you can do to avoid being a victim of a smishing attempt include: Never click links, reply to text messages or call numbers you don't recognize. Do not respond, even if the message requests that you "text STOP" to end messages. Delete all suspicious texts. Make sure your smart device OS and security apps are updated to the latest version.

7. www.nerdwallet.com › ca › personal-financeAvoid These Scams: Phishing, Smishing and Vishing ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Phishing (44%): Fraudulent emails, websites, social posts or QR codes. Smishing (36%): Fraudulent text messages. Vishing (35%): Fraudulent phone calls. While prevalent, these oddly-named scams ...

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   Are SMiShing text messages a scam?

   • If you’ve ever received shady, unsolicited text messages that promise $3 million prizes, free cruises, or gift cards, you’ve experienced smishing (a portmanteau for “SMS phishing”). These scam texts—which try to steal your money, identity, or both—can often turn threatening.

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   What is a SMiShing scam?

   • It's called "smishing": a mashup of SMS – for "short message service" – and phishing. A typical smishing scam message may seem like it's from a bank – maybe your bank – and include a link or phone number to bait you into clicking or calling. If you do, you stand a good chance of being hooked.

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   What is SMiShing (SMS phishing)?

   • 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.

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   How do you know if a text message is SMiShing?

   • Here are some examples of common smishing text messages: Telltale signs of phishy texts include: Poor spelling and grammar. Look for misspelled or missing words, oddly phrased sentences, poor grammar, and weird spacing. This is a quick and easy way to identify a smish. Suspicious links.

   Phishing Text Messages: A Guide to “Smishing” - Security.org

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   What are the different types of SMiShing scams?

   • Smishing scammers are constantly devising new techniques and tactics. But most schemes generally fall into one of several broad categories. Common types include phishing links to fake websites, urgent messages claiming account issues, prize notifications, and requests for verification codes. These are the most popular types of smishing scams:

   What is smishing and how does it work? - lifelock.norton.com

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   What is SMiShing & how does it work?

   • Smishing is basically phishing done via text messaging or SMS. Cybercriminals use a few different techniques to scam people, making them think theyre receiving legitimate texts from real sources.

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   Nov 5, 2024 · Smishing works by using fraudulent text messages to deceive individuals into tapping malicious links or revealing personal information. These messages are intended to prompt users to expose sensitive data, such as passwords or financial details—or otherwise compromise their own security—and allow scammers to commit financial or identity theft.