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  1. "Your vehicle has been impounded": the SMS scam that makes you pay fictitious storage feesA text message announces that your car has been towed and that storage fees are mounting every day.11 min read
  2. "Billing error, €47.80 is owed to you": the fake operator refund scam that follows a contract cancellationA text says you can claim back an overcharge after switching providers: a scam exploiting cancellation periods, and how to check in three minutes.11 min read
  3. "Your old phone has been received, confirm the IBAN for your payout": the fake device trade-in scamSent your old smartphone to a trade-in site? A text message tells you the offer has been approved and asks you to confirm your IBAN.10 min read
  4. "Your Netflix subscription has expired": the fake account renewal text message scamA text message tells you your streaming, cloud or antivirus subscription has expired and that you need to "update your payment method".9 min read
  5. "Your repair is ready, €2.30 in fees remaining": the fake after-sales service scam that recycles your real breakdownsA text message announces that your repaired smartphone is waiting on one last small payment, or that a warranty extension is about to expire.10 min read
  6. "Give Me the Pickup Code": The Text Message Scam That Hijacks Your Parcel at the Collection PointA text message asks for the pickup code for a parcel at a collection point, supposedly from the carrier or an impatient buyer.10 min read