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- Fake notary and funeral insurance texts: the scam that targets grieving familiesAfter a death, relatives sometimes receive text messages posing as a notary, a funeral insurance provider or a pension fund. Understanding why this scam works so well, and how to protect a family in mourning.10 min read
- Fake IT Department Texts: The Scam Targeting Remote WorkersA text message signed "IT Support" asks you to reset your password or approve a login: a breakdown of corporate smishing, MFA fatigue, and the reflexes to adopt when working from home.10 min read
- Scam texts and visual impairment: why a screen reader can't see the fraudBlind and partially sighted people receive the same fraudulent text messages as everyone else, but without the visual cues that give the scam away. How to adapt your vigilance reflexes when you navigate by voice or in very large print.11 min read
- Fake "Banque de France blacklisting" texts: the scam that preys on financial shameText messages claim you've been registered with the Banque de France (FICP, FCC) and urge you to settle up immediately. A full breakdown of this scam, the Banque de France's real communication channels, and the reflexes that keep you from paying.10 min read
- RCS, the next-generation SMS: what this standard really changes for scamsRCS is gradually replacing SMS on Android phones and iPhones. Verified logos, encryption, rich messages: what this standard actually protects, and the new doors it opens for scammers.11 min read
- "Your father has had a fall": the fake texts targeting people who care for elderly relativesScammers are now targeting family carers with fake texts from care homes, community nurses or hospital emergency departments. A breakdown of a scam that exploits the most universal fear of all: that a parent is in danger.11 min read
- Fake Sports Club and Federation SMS: When Your Hobbies Become a TrapDiscover how scammers use your passion for sports and club memberships to steal your banking details through smishing.6 min read
- "Your adviser will call you back": anatomy of the fake bank transfer scamA text message warns of a suspicious transfer, then the phone rings: a fake bank adviser walks you through "securing" your money. A full breakdown of the fake-adviser scam and the reflexes that defeat it.12 min read
- The Hyper-Personalized SMS Scam: When Scammers Know Your AddressDiscover how smishing is evolving toward hyper-personalization, using your public data to trap you with frightening precision.6 min read
- Fake school texts: canteen fees, supplies and field trips — the back-to-school trap for parentsEvery September, a wave of fake text messages impersonates schools, town halls and canteen services to extract parents' bank details. A breakdown of the scenarios and the reflexes that stop the scam cold.11 min read
- Fake health insurance and Vitale card texts: the health scam that thrives at the start of the school yearEvery autumn, a wave of text messages supposedly sent by France's Assurance Maladie or your top-up health insurer demands that you "update" your Vitale card. Here's how the scam works and the practical habits that keep you safe.11 min read
- "You Have a New Voicemail": The Fake Voicemail Scam That Drains Bank AccountsA text message announces a waiting voicemail, a link to tap, an app to install. A breakdown of a low-key scam that turns your voicemail into a Trojan horse — and the habits that keep you from ever falling for it.10 min read
- Quishing: When a Simple QR Code Stuck on a Parking Meter Replaces the Booby-Trapped Text MessageScammers are ditching the clickable link in favour of the QR code: stickers on parking meters, EV charging points, fake letters. Understanding quishing and adopting the right reflexes before you scan.11 min read
- Wangiri and premium-rate numbers: the scam that charges you for a simple call backA one-second call, a text asking you to ring back an unknown number: the Wangiri scam and premium-rate numbers drain your phone plan without ever asking for your bank details. How it works, and how to defend yourself.10 min read
- Fake charity donation texts: when generosity becomes a way inAfter every disaster or during fundraising season, fake charity text messages circulate in France. Here's how they work, why they succeed, and how to check before you give.10 min read
- Fake fine by text message: how ANTAI became scammers' favourite disguiseFake traffic tickets, fake parking charges, fake toll fees: a full breakdown of the SMS fine scam and the reflexes to adopt before paying anything.10 min read
- First phone: getting a teenager ready for scam texts before you hand it overGiving a child their first smartphone also opens the door to fraudulent texts, fake prizes and digital blackmail. A practical guide to preparing them, without intrusive surveillance.11 min read
- Holiday text message scams: fake rental, toll and boarding pass alertsCancelled rental, unpaid toll, delayed flight: when you're travelling, fake text messages exploit your lowered guard. A breakdown of the seasonal scenarios and the habits that genuinely protect you.11 min read
- Phone stolen or lost: the reflexes that stop your number from becoming a weaponA lost or stolen smartphone isn't just one device short: it's your SIM card, your verification codes and your mobile identity in a stranger's hands. Here's what to do, hour by hour.11 min read
- I Clicked a Link in a Scam Text: The 10 Emergency Steps to Take Within the HourYou clicked the link in a fraudulent text message — or worse, entered your bank details? Here is the hour-by-hour response protocol: cut off, secure, report.11 min read
- Protecting Seniors from SMS Scams: A Guide to Vigilance and SupportLearn how to protect your parents and grandparents from the new waves of smishing and mobile identity theft in 2026.5 min read
- Protecting Yourself from Smishing in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide to New Cyber ThreatsDiscover how to identify and counter sophisticated smishing tactics in 2026 to protect your personal and banking data.5 min read
- Smishing and SMS Scams in 2026: How to Recognize and Counter New ThreatsSmishing is evolving: discover the latest SMS scam techniques and the essential habits to protect your data and your money.6 min read
- GuideHow to send a free SMS online, step by stepThe practical guide to sending a free SMS to a French mobile: no sign-up, no app, no advertising. The form, the 06/07 number, the message, the confirmation.2 min read
- GuideSending a free SMS online: the complete guideHow sending a free SMS to a French mobile works: no sign-up, no ads, no limits. Honest advantages and limitations.2 min read
- Guide160 characters: writing an effective SMS for a free sendThe 160-character limit forces you to get to the point. Our tips for writing a clear message and sending it for free in a few seconds.2 min read
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