Jun 7, 2018 | Telephone Scams
Several of our colleagues report having received a suspicious text like this one on their cell phones: If you see a message like this on your phone, delete it. Do not reply to it. If you reply STOP or HELP, you have confirmed to the sender that your number is a live...
May 18, 2017 | Mobile, Phishing, Telephone Scams
SMiShing is a type of phishing that uses text messages instead of emails. Though the delivery method is different, scammers often use the same social engineering techniques to trick victims–and they’re after the same basic prizes of your personal and...
Oct 26, 2016 | Telephone Scams
Some holders of UD Pro Cards are reporting getting fake SMS text alerts on their cell phones. The alerts are allegedly from Bank of America, the provider of UD procurement cards. Note that the link is NOT to a legitimate Bank of America site. The scammer hopes you...
Nov 26, 2013 | Mobile, Phishing
A phishing attack that targets cell phones has been reported. A scammer will send you a brief, but urgent text message telling you to call the listed number: Click the smaller image for a larger version When you call the number, the scammer tells you that your bank...
