What is smishing and how do you spot a scam text message?
Smishing is a scam text message designed to trick you into clicking a link or giving away your password and personal information. Criminals pretend to be your bank, delivery company, or a service you use, and the fake link steals your data. Real companies never ask for passwords or personal details by text — if you're unsure, call the company's official phone number.
Smishing combines SMS text messages with phishing — it's a scam pretending to be someone trustworthy. A scammer sends a text that looks like it's from your bank, Amazon, Apple, or your mobile provider, and the message includes a link. When you click it, you land on a fake website that copies the real one. You enter your password or card details, and the scammer gets them.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Trusting a text just because it looks professional and mentions your real bank or delivery company
- Clicking the link in the text instead of calling the company directly or going to their official website
- Assuming you're too smart to fall for a scam — these messages are designed to fool anyone
- Giving out your password or card details by text — no company ever asks for this
Signs you need professional help
- You clicked on a suspicious link and entered your password or card details
- You received a text asking you to check your information and you're not sure if it's real
- You think your account has been compromised because of a text scam
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