Top 6 Government Text Message Scams
Here's the Top 6 government text message scams: federal support, grants, jobs, parking fines, tax, auctions, and student loan forgiveness.
The text message scams are the new way of making the most victims in the digital world. Whether it’s about Amazon, PayPal, FedEx, the government, or any other organization, phone notifications are extremely dangerous.
Most of them target people willing to click on a link, which leads to phishing, identity theft, or suspicious forms that steal your private data. The good news is, check here to see how to remove your private information from the Internet.
Text message scams took over as the leading source of fraud after email in 2021. As everyone now uses smartphones most of the day, tons of schemes constantly appear – and we are here to protect you.
We’re proud to expose all these text message scams on a daily basis and show you how they work. Educate yourself by reading the full list below.
Here's the Top 6 government text message scams: federal support, grants, jobs, parking fines, tax, auctions, and student loan forgiveness.
Today is your lucky day if you were wondering how to block text messages on iPhone or Android. We have great material that will help you out.
Climate Action Incentive Scam: How It Works A suspicious text message perpetrating the Climate Action Incentive scam has been circulating over the past week in Canada. Exploiting the legitimate Climate Action Incentive offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), scammers attempt to deceive people into divulging personal information or making fraudulent transactions. This article aims […]
Protect Yourself from the Climate Action Incentive Scam Read More
Are you looking to tell if a text message is a fraudulent? Here's how to tell if you receive SMS scams or real marketing notifications.
7 Ways To Tell The Difference Between Scams and Legitimate SMS Marketing Read More
New scam alert, beware! The latest trap is the You Just Sent a Payment Text Scam hinting at a PayPal transfer.
The most prevalent scam in the UK these days is the Hermes Text Message scam, from reschedule delivery to missed parcel shipment alerts.
Beware of a new Costco raffle scam, a fake Costco receipt text message. It features an iPad or an iPhone prize for a supposed draw.
Purolator scam alert! Beware of a bogus Purolator tracking app message from (514) 244-0509 and other calls coming from the 438 area code.
We've been receiving several messages in the last few days about a Jalisco Cartel text message. Here is how the scam works.
Beware of a new Coinbase text scam going around: a notification on your phone saying that a withdrawal has been requested from an IP address.
Beware of a new unemployment text scam going around today. It informs that your unemployment benefit has been updated.
Beware of a new DMV Refund Scam going around these days. It comes as a bogus Department of Motor Vehicles text message about a check.
Watch out for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Scam: "Thank you for purchasing a Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for $284.00 USD".
Beware of a new Equifax text message scam going around these days. It targets victims of the data breach who could get settlement payments.
Beware of a fake Amazon watch raffle, aka the Amazon Fitness Watch Text or the Apple Watch Raffle Scam. It could also feature a Garmin prize.
Amazon Watch Raffle: Apple, Garmin or Fitness Prize Text? Read More
Keep an eye open for the Chase Text Message scam, purportedly coming from Chase Bank with a link attached.
Beware of a new UPS Delivery Text Scam regarding a fake shipment. Here is how it works and how to avoid this tracking text message scheme.
Verify a website below
Are you just about to make a purchase online? See if the website is legit with our validator:
vldtr®
Here is an in-depth guide on how to stop robocalls and block numbers on your...
Read MoreOur personal data is more vulnerable than ever before. Here is a data privacy guide...
Read MoreHaving your personal data exposed can be dire, ranging from financial loss to legal troubles....
Read MoreA message pops up warning that you're using an older version of Chrome. You need...
Read MoreThe Geek Squad scam can take various forms, including the Geek Squad Number or the...
Read MoreHave you heard of the Gifting Tables Scam? It is making a comeback after being...
Read MoreLooking for tax filing tips? Here are 10 tax scams to avoid whether you are...
Read MoreHere is how to detect and remove malware from your iPad as well as the...
Read More