Smishing (SMS Phishing)
Phishing attempts delivered by text message linking to fake sites or requesting responses.
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Tip: If you didn’t expect a refund, invoice, or prize — pause and verify using a trusted website or phone number, not the link you received. See common red flags.
Amazon Product Recall Smishing Scam
Scammers send mass SMS messages impersonating Amazon's "Risk Management Team," claiming a recent purchase has been recalled due to "2026 safety requirements." A fake order number adds false legitimacy. The link leads victims through a fake human-verification checkpoint, then to a convincing counterfeit Amazon login page designed to steal their email address and password.
E-ZPass/DMV Toll Text Payment Scam
You get a text saying it’s from the DMV or E‑ZPass about an unpaid toll that must be paid right away. The message threatens fines or even suspension of driving privileges and gives you a link to “pay now.” The link goes to a fake site that collects your card and personal details.
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