Summary
- The risk of cybercrime via text message is high and can include phishing scams, stolen data, and malware.
- Before opening any suspicious links, users should first evaluate the message to see who the sender is.
- If the number is unknown or from overseas, this could indicate a problem.
- There are caller ID apps that can be used to check numbers and see if they are linked to scams.
- It is important to evaluate the grammar and spelling of the message and look out for urgent tones or offers that sound too good to be true.
- URLs can be previewed within most messaging apps and errors or spelling mistakes may indicate a problem.
- It may be worth copying and pasting the URL into a link scanner to check if it is safe.
- If it is a scam, it is worth blocking and reporting the sender as well as reporting the scam to the company involved and local authorities.
- Never reply to suspicious messages but delete them and move on.
By Adaeze Uche
Original Article