SMS & Text Scams
Educational guides about sms & text scams scams targeting seniors and their families.
E-ZPass Toll Fee Text Message Scam — Why That Unpaid Toll Text Is Fake
Got an unpaid toll fee text from E-ZPass? It's a scam. Learn why toll authorities never text payment links.
Read more →"Fraud Alert" Text From Your Bank — How to Tell If It's a Scam
Bank fraud alert text asking you to click a link? Real banks don't do that. Learn how to spot fake fraud alert texts.
Read more →Fraud Alert Text Claiming to Be Your Bank — UK Scam Warning
Bank fraud alert text in the UK? Banks never send links by text. How to tell a real alert from a smishing scam.
Read more →Fraud Alert Text From Your Bank — Canadian Scam Explained
Bank fraud alert text in Canada? Your bank never sends links by text. How to spot this common Canadian smishing scam.
Read more →Bank Fraud Alert Text Scam — What Australians Need to Know
Bank fraud alert text in Australia? Banks never send links by SMS. How to spot this smishing scam and stay safe.
Read more →"Your Package Cannot Be Delivered" Text Message — Scam Alert
Package delivery text asking for a fee? USPS and UPS don't text payment links. Learn how this text scam works.
Read more →Royal Mail Delivery Fee Text Scam — UK Smishing Warning
Royal Mail delivery fee text? Royal Mail sends paper notices, not text links. Spot this UK smishing scam.
Read more →"Your Account Has Been Compromised" Text — Why It's a Scam
Text saying your account is compromised? Don't tap the link. Learn how this smishing scam steals your credentials.
Read more →IRS Tax Refund Text Message — How to Know It's a Scam
IRS tax refund text? The IRS never texts you. This is a scam to steal your SSN and bank details. Here's what to do.
Read more →CRA Text Message Scam — How Canadians Can Spot the Fraud
CRA text message about a refund or debt? The CRA doesn't text you. How to spot this Canadian smishing scam.
Read more →HMRC Tax Refund Text Message — UK Smishing Scam Warning
HMRC tax refund text? HMRC never asks for bank details by text. How to spot this UK smishing scam.
Read more →Centrelink Text Message Scam — What Australians Should Watch For
Centrelink text asking you to click a link? Services Australia doesn't do that. Spot this Australian smishing scam.
Read more →"You've Won a Prize" Text Message — Why It's Always a Scam
Won a prize by text? You didn't. Learn why prize and lottery text messages are always scams and what to do.
Read more →Job Offer Text Message From a Number You Don't Know — It's a Scam
Job offer text from a stranger? It's a task scam. Learn how fake job texts work and why you should never respond.
Read more →Revenue Tax Refund Text Scam — Warning for Ireland
Revenue tax refund text in Ireland? Revenue doesn't text refund links. How to spot this Irish smishing scam.
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