Smishing (SMS fraud) – scheme, signs & protection
Smishing is phishing by text: short messages with links lure victims to fake pages – about a parcel, bank or voicemail.
Related warnings
Typical signs
- Text with a link and urgency (parcel, account, voicemail).
- Shortened or cryptic link addresses.
- Request to install an app.
How to protect yourself
- Don't open links in unexpected texts.
- Don't trust sender numbers (easily faked).
- Delete suspicious texts and report if possible.