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   Are you getting scam text messages?

   • If you get tons of scam text messages, you’re not alone. Lots of people have been reporting to the FTC that they’re getting texts from scammers impersonating people and organizations you know and trust — like your bank or companies like Amazon. An analysis of consumer reports reveals the top text scams from 2022. So, what are they?

   Have you been getting scammy text messages? | Consumer Advice

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   What should I do if a text is a scam?

   • Don’t click on links or respond to unexpected texts. If you think a text might be legit, contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real. Don’t use the information in the text message. Report text scams. Forward them to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages.

   Have you been getting scammy text messages? | Consumer Advice

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   What happens if you receive a text message from a scammer?

   • Malware: responding to a text can potentially allow malware to get installed on your device, which can gather personal information. Unwanted charges: because message and data rates may apply to any text exchange, you may notice unwanted charges on your next cell phone bill due to your interaction with the scammers.

   Text scams: How to identify a fake text message - SimpleTexting

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   Are text messages a good tool for scammers?

   • Text messages are a favoured tool for scammers. The mobile network EE reported that it blocked more than 45 million scam texts in 2023.

   5 text scams to watch out for - Which? News

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2. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceHow to deal with spam text messages - Which?

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   Most mobile phone operators now use 7726 to report spam and scam texts, which is free of charge. Once reported, operators can investigate the text and block numbers that are generating spam or scams on their networks. They can also use this information to inform the regulators.

   • 5 text scams to watch out for - Which? News

     Texts sent by fraudsters, also known as smishing, can be...

   • How to spot a messaging scam - Which?

     By using identity masking technology to change the name...

3. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 text scams to watch out for - Which? News

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Texts sent by fraudsters, also known as smishing, can be devious scams seeing you lose money immediately by entering your details into a dodgy website, or over months by being groomed by criminals pretending to be a job recruiter. Here we detail the text scams we've seen recently and share advice on how to spot and avoid a text scam.

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5. www.moneyhelper.org.uk › en › blogHow to spot and report fake text message and smishing scams

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   Jun 7, 2021 · You receive a text message, commonly from your bank, telling you there’s a problem with your account, issues with making a payment or some suspicious activity. The text will contain a link for you to click or a number to call to sort out whatever the problem is.

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   Jun 8, 2023 · If you get tons of scam text messages, you’re not alone. Lots of people have been reporting to the FTC that they’re getting texts from scammers impersonating people and organizations you know and trust — like your bank or companies like Amazon.

7. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceHow to spot a messaging scam - Which?

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   By using identity masking technology to change the name displayed as the sender, scammers often make it look like a legitimate organisation is contacting you via text or a messaging app. This is known as ‘number spoofing’.

8. simpletexting.com › blog › how-to-identify-a-fakeText message scams: How to identify a fake text message

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   Jan 16, 2024 · Legitimate SMS marketing messages are usually sent from a 6-digit short code (like 711711), a 10-digit toll-free phone number (ex: 844-462-2554), or a local text-enabled business phone . If you receive a text message from an unidentified 11-digit number, the odds are high that it’s a scam.

9. www.pcmag.com › how-to › how-to-avoid-misdirectedThat Text You Got for Someone Else? It Was Really Meant to ...

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Here's how to avoid the so-called misdirected text scam, where someone tries to trick you into responding so that they can ask you for money or get you to click on a malicious link.