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- "Finalise your change of ownership": the fake ANTS text message scam after you sell your carYou've just sold or bought a vehicle and a text message is asking you to "finalise your registration document"?11 min read
- "Your security deposit refund is blocked": the fake end-of-lease text message scamA text message claims that your security deposit refund has failed and asks for your bank details.12 min read
- "Never share this code": how scammers get you to read out your verification code over the phoneOne-time SMS codes are the last barrier before account theft, and scammers now harvest them with "OTP bots". How the scam works and how to resist.11 min read
- "I've Already Paid, Just Confirm the Delivery": The Fake Buyer Scam on Classified Ad SitesSelling a second-hand item and a buyer texts a link to "confirm payment"? The fake buyer scam, its warning signs and what to do if you clicked.12 min read
- "The Flat's Still Available": The Fake-Landlord Scam That Plays Out Over TextNo viewing, a deposit demanded upfront, the chat moving to texts: how the fake rental scam works and how to avoid paying a fraudster a cent.12 min read
- "Your phone is infected": the fake tech support scam that starts with a text messageA text message claims your smartphone is infected with a virus and urges you to call a support hotline.10 min read
