Category: Smishing
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Fake “Bank Fraud Alert” Text Messages Used to Steal Banking Credentials
Threat Level: 🔴 HighThreat Type: Smishing (SMS Phishing) / Financial Fraud What’s Happening Cybersecurity experts are warning about a surge in fake bank fraud alert text messages designed to steal banking credentials. According to reporting from Federal Trade Commission, scammers are sending SMS messages that appear to come from legitimate banks. The message typically claims…
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Fake “Package Delivery Problem” Text Messages Stealing Personal Information
Threat Level: ⚠️ MediumThreat Type: Smishing (SMS Phishing) / Identity Theft What’s Happening Cybersecurity experts are warning about a surge in fake package delivery text messages designed to steal personal information. According to reporting from Federal Trade Commission, scammers are sending text messages claiming there is a problem delivering a package. The message typically says…