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- 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
