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1. www.canadapost-postescanada.ca › cpc › enRecognizing spam, fraudulent emails and text messages

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   No, you don't need to report suspicious emails or text messages to Canada Post. If you think you've been the victim of fraud, report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501. You can also forward any spam text messages to 7726 (SPAM on most keypads). This will let your phone provider block future texts from that ...

2. 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.

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

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   Oct 10, 2024 · SMS text messages generally come from 10-digit numbers. However, some marketing and political messages come from a five- or six-digit shortcode (you can check https://usshortcodedirectory.com to ensure the one you received is legit). Something from an 11-digit phone number is likely to be a scam. The message doesn’t apply to you.

5. competition-bureau.canada.ca › fraud-and-scamsPhishing and smishing scams - Competition Bureau

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   2022-01-20. These scams arrive via email (phishing) or text messages (smishing) and attempt to gain your personal information. The scammer sends you an unsolicited email or text message that claims to be from a legitimate organization, such as financial institutions, businesses or government agencies.

6. www.cyber.gc.ca › en › guidanceDon't take the bait: Recognize and avoid phishing attacks ...

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   The scammer tailors a message to look like a legitimate one from a major bank or service. Using spoofing techniques the message is sent to numerous recipients in the hope that some will take the bait and fall for the scam. In phishing and whaling attacks, the scammer first gathers details about the target individual or company.

7. www.fbi.gov › how-we-can-help-you › scams-and-safetySpoofing and Phishing — FBI

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   Smishing scams happen ... Don’t click on anything in an unsolicited email or text message. Look up the company’s phone number on your own (don’t use the one a potential scammer is providing ...

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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.

   Avoid the Temptation of Smishing Scams - Federal Communications Co…

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   Is a text message a scam?

   • This type of text message is a scam called smishing. Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message or phone number. Victims will typically receive a deceptive text message that is intended to lure the recipient into providing their personal or financial information.

   Smishing: Package Tracking Text Scams – United States Postal Inspection

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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.

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

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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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   How do I report USPS SMiShing?

   • HOW TO REPORT USPS Related SMISHING: To report USPS related smishing, send an email to spam@uspis.gov. Without clicking on the web link, copy the body of the suspicious text message and paste into a new email. Provide your name in the email, and also attach a screenshot of the text message showing the phone number of the sender and the date sent.

   Smishing: Package Tracking Text Scams – United States Postal Inspection

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   How does a phishing scam work?

   • The scammer tailors a message to look like a legitimate one from a major bank or service. Using spoofing techniques the message is sent to numerous recipients in the hope that some will take the bait and fall for the scam. In phishing and whaling attacks, the scammer first gathers details about the target individual or company.

   Don't take the bait: Recognize and avoid phishing attacks - ITSAP.00.

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9. www.uspis.gov › news › scam-articleSmishing: Package Tracking Text Scams - United States Postal ...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · HOW TO REPORT USPS Related SMISHING: To report USPS related smishing, send an email to spam@uspis.gov. Without clicking on the web link, copy the body of the suspicious text message and paste into a new email. Provide your name in the email, and also attach a screenshot of the text message showing the phone number of the sender and the date ...