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- 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. Understanding why this scam works so well, and how to protect a family in mourning.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. How to adapt your vigilance reflexes when you navigate by voice or in very large print.11 min read
- Fake "Banque de France blacklisting" texts: the scam that preys on financial shameText messages claim you've been registered with the Banque de France (FICP, FCC) and urge you to settle up immediately. A full breakdown of this scam, the Banque de France's real communication channels, and the reflexes that keep you from paying.10 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
- "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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Protecting Seniors from SMS Scams: A Guide to Vigilance and SupportLearn how to protect your parents and grandparents from the new waves of smishing and mobile identity theft in 2026.5 min read
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