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- SMS Blaster: the fake mobile mast hidden in a car boot that showers the street with scam textsAn SMS Blaster poses as a cell tower and pushes scam texts to every phone nearby, bypassing operators and spam filters. How to protect yourself.11 min read
- Fake SMS from Your Mobile Carrier: When "Your Plan Has Been Suspended" Is Really a Bid to Steal Your LineFake text messages impersonating Orange, SFR, Bouygues or Free promise an overdue-bill fix or a loyalty gift.10 min read
- "You Have a Refund Waiting": The Fake Reimbursement Scam That Makes You Pay to Get PaidTax office, family benefits, social security, energy bills: the fake refund text message has become fraudsters' most effective bait.11 min read
- Fake notary and funeral insurance texts: the scam that targets grieving familiesAfter a death, relatives sometimes receive text messages posing as a notary, a funeral insurance provider or a pension fund.10 min read
- Fake IT Department Texts: The Scam Targeting Remote WorkersA text signed "IT Support" asks you to reset your password or approve a login: corporate smishing, MFA fatigue and safe habits when working from home.10 min read
- Scam texts and visual impairment: why a screen reader can't see the fraudBlind and partially sighted people receive the same fraudulent text messages as everyone else, but without the visual cues that give the scam away.11 min read
