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1. www.rd.com › article › scam-text-messages8 Scam Text Messages You Should Delete Immediately

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   Oct 8, 2024 · Bank of America: “Recognizing Fraud FAQs”. Federal Trade Commission: “That text about overdue toll charges is probably a scam”. Federal Trade Commission: “Job scams”. Federal Trade ...

   • Author: Sage Lazzaro

2. www.consumerreports.org › money › scams-fraudScam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Text scams, or “smishing,” are overtaking phone call scams as criminals’ digital tool of choice, and now account for 22 percent of all fraud reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network ...

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4. www.theglobeandmail.com › canada › article-top-scamsThe most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Phishing scams. The most common and popular form of e-mail or text scam is phishing, where a user receives a message impersonating a person or organization they’re familiar with – an urgent ...

5. surfshark.com › blog › text-message-scamsText message scams: learn how to protect yourself - Surfshark

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   1 day ago · Emergency text scams are the prime example of how human emotions can be manipulated. Texts from your own number; Probably the strangest of all text scams are the messages that appear to come from your own number. Scammers are spoofing users’ phone numbers and sending various messages, hoping to get your attention.

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

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   Oct 10, 2024 · Something from an 11-digit phone number is likely to be a scam. The message doesn’t apply to you. This message is probably a scam if you didn’t order a package or enter a contest recently. Most delivery updates will come via email and so will prize notifications. How to Avoid Text Messaging Scams

7. crtc.gc.ca › eng › phoneHow to protect yourself from scammers | CRTC

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   Unsolicited phone calls alleging that your Google Business listing is about to expire. Scammers offering free psychic consultations. Unsolicited phone calls claiming you’ve won a free psychic consultation and directing you to call a 1-900 number. How to spot a tech support scam. Tech support scammers use various techniques to trick people.

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   Are text scams overtaking phone call scams?

   • Text scams, or “ smishing,” are overtaking phone call scams as criminals’ digital tool of choice, and now account for 22 percent of all fraud reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network, which shares scam info with law enforcement agencies.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   What are the most common e-mail and text scams?

   • The most common and popular form of e-mail or text scam is phishing, where a user receives a message impersonating a person or organization they’re familiar with – an urgent message from FedEx, Amazon or Canada Post claiming there’s an issue with your package, for example.

   The most common scams affecting Canadians in 2024

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   What do I do if a text is a scam?

   • “If it’s about your bank account, call the bank directly or log in to your account online to investigate. Call your cable company’s customer service number directly.” (If you get confirmation that the text was a fake, forward it to 7726 to help your wireless carrier identify scammers. Then block the sender and delete the text.)

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   How do I know if a phone call is a scam?

   • That way, you’ll know sales calls are fairly likely to be scams—and can be on your guard. For Text Messages On an Android phone, open Messages, tap the three-dot icon on the top right of the screen, go to Settings, then Spam protection, and turn on “Enable spam protection.”

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Are text messages about overdue toll charges a scam?

   • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a consumer alert with the following straightforward warning: “That text about overdue toll charges is probably a scam.” According to Sarno, these emerging text message scams also often include warnings that you need to pay immediately to avoid a late fee.

   8 Scam Text Messages You Should Delete Immediately - Reader's Digest

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   Is it a scam to get a text from a bank?

   • On their websites, banks including Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America state that they never ask for personal information such as your online banking password, pin or account information through a text, so you can rest assured that if you get a text like this, it is a scam. Contact the bank directly if you have any questions about your account.

   8 Scam Text Messages You Should Delete Immediately - Reader's Digest

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9. www.bitdefender.com › en-us › blogText Trap: Unmasking the Hidden Dangers of Text/SMS Scams and ...

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   Feb 28, 2024 · 1. Smishing Scams. As its name suggests, smishing is a derivative of phishing that combines SMS texts and phishing to trick people into sharing sensitive information, downloading malicious software on their devices, or sending money to attackers. Smishing stands out as the most prevalent and significant type of text and SMS scam, marking a ...