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- Fake SMS from Your Mobile Carrier: When "Your Plan Has Been Suspended" Is Really a Bid to Steal Your LineFake text messages impersonating Orange, SFR, Bouygues or Free promise an overdue-bill fix or a loyalty gift. Here's how a scam that targets far more than your bank card actually works — what it really wants is your mobile line itself.10 min read
- "You Have a Refund Waiting": The Fake Reimbursement Scam That Makes You Pay to Get PaidTax office, family benefits, social security, energy bills: the fake refund text message has become fraudsters' most effective bait. A breakdown of how it works, the warning signs, and the habits that protect your account.11 min read
- 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
