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- 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
- SMS Scams Targeting Sellers: How Fake Buyers on Leboncoin and Vinted Trap YouSelling something online and a buyer sends you an urgent text message? A complete breakdown of the scams targeting private sellers: fake payments, "secure delivery" links, and the reflexes that keep you from losing a thing.12 min read
- Fake Delivery and Customs Texts: Decoding How the Parcel Scam WorksCustoms fees, parcels on hold, incomplete address: the parcel scam remains the most widespread SMS fraud in France. Here's how it works, why it's so effective and how to shut it down.10 min read
- SMS Blaster: the fake cell towers flooding your phone with booby-trapped messagesAn SMS Blaster broadcasts thousands of fake text messages from a portable fake cell tower, bypassing your mobile operator entirely. Understand the technique, spot the warning signs and know how to react.11 min read
