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- 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
- SIM swapping: when a scammer becomes you by hijacking your phone numberSIM swapping lets a scammer have your number transferred to their own SIM card and intercept your banking codes. Here's how to spot the early warning signs and lock down your mobile line.11 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
