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FBI has warned the iPhone and Android users that if a suspicious message comes to the user, then delete it immediately. This information has been given in a report released by Forbes.
What are SMS (Smishing) Texts?
Smishing text messages are used to cheat cyber thugs users. Such messages send false information to users. This information may be related to delivery or bill payment. Through the message, the money of users’ bank account can be transported to the account of cyber criminals. According to media reports, cyber thugs have registered around 10,000 domains. Through them, they can trap people in their web.
It has been said that the purpose of such scams is not just to steal money, but also to get personal information and identity of users. In this scam, cyber thugs send fake text messages to cheat. Usually words such as bill payment or delivery are used in the message. Also, a warning is also given that if not paid soon, penalty will also have to be given.
This type of message is normal looking, but it has a link which takes to a fake website. Any user who pays on this website reaches the account of cyber thugs directly.
How to take care
If you get any such suspicious message, then report immediately about it. Do not click on any link sent to the message. To make any bill or other type of payment, always go to the official website and do transactions.