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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
- Fake IT Department Texts: The Scam Targeting Remote WorkersA text message signed "IT Support" asks you to reset your password or approve a login: a breakdown of corporate smishing, MFA fatigue, and the reflexes to adopt 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. 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
- RCS, the next-generation SMS: what this standard really changes for scamsRCS is gradually replacing SMS on Android phones and iPhones. Verified logos, encryption, rich messages: what this standard actually protects, and the new doors it opens for scammers.11 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
- The Hyper-Personalized SMS Scam: When Scammers Know Your AddressDiscover how smishing is evolving toward hyper-personalization, using your public data to trap you with frightening precision.6 min read
- Fake school texts: canteen fees, supplies and field trips — the back-to-school trap for parentsEvery September, a wave of fake text messages impersonates schools, town halls and canteen services to extract parents' bank details. A breakdown of the scenarios and the reflexes that stop the scam cold.11 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
- 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
- Fake fine by text message: how ANTAI became scammers' favourite disguiseFake traffic tickets, fake parking charges, fake toll fees: a full breakdown of the SMS fine scam and the reflexes to adopt before paying anything.10 min read
- Fake Recruitment Texts: When a Job Offer That's Too Good Empties Your AccountFake recruitment text messages promising well-paid work from home are exploding in France. A breakdown of how the scam works, the warning signs, and the reflexes that keep you from getting caught.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
- 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
- SIM Farms: Behind the Scenes of the Fraudulent SMS IndustryDiscover how SIM farms work to flood your smartphones with spam and the concrete strategies to protect yourself in 2026.6 min read
- Reporting a scam text message: the full journey from 33700 to compensationWhat actually happens to a scam text reported to 33700? A complete guide to the French process: reporting, filing a complaint, bank refunds.11 min read
- I Clicked a Link in a Scam Text: The 10 Emergency Steps to Take Within the HourYou clicked the link in a fraudulent text message — or worse, entered your bank details? Here is the hour-by-hour response protocol: cut off, secure, report.11 min read
- Is SMS Authentication Still Secure in 2026? Alternatives and RisksA critical analysis of SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) in the face of new cyber threats and a guide to more robust security methods.6 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
- Smartphone Spyware: How to Detect and Neutralize Invisible ThreatsA comprehensive guide to identifying the presence of spyware on Android and iOS and adopting the necessary protective measures to secure your communications.6 min read
- SMS Spoofing: When the Number on Your Screen LiesDiscover how SMS identity theft (spoofing) works and how to protect yourself from messages mimicking your banks or government agencies.6 min read
- Smartphone Digital Hygiene: How to Lock Down Your Privacy in 2026Beyond smishing, discover the essential digital hygiene habits to protect your personal data and secure your smartphone against spying.6 min read
- Carrier Data Breaches: How to Protect Your Mobile Identity in 2026When carriers like Bouygues, Orange, or SFR suffer data breaches, your SMS messages become attack vectors. Discover how to secure your line and limit the risks.5 min read
- How Do Cybercriminals Get Your Phone Number?Discover the methods fraudsters use to collect your mobile data and learn how to protect your number from smishing and spam.6 min read
- Protecting Yourself from Smishing in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide to New Cyber ThreatsDiscover how to identify and counter sophisticated smishing tactics in 2026 to protect your personal and banking data.5 min read
- Smishing and SMS Scams in 2026: How to Recognize and Counter New ThreatsSmishing is evolving: discover the latest SMS scam techniques and the essential habits to protect your data and your money.6 min read
- Anonymous SMS in 2026: Legal Risks, Harassment, and ProtectionsBreakdown of the legal and security issues related to sending anonymous SMS in France. Understand the laws, harassment risks, and remedies available for victims.8 min read
- CultureA short history of the SMS, from 1992 to todayFrom the first 'Merry Christmas' in 1992 to today's 160 characters: why the SMS remains useful, and how to send one for free online.2 min read
- PrivacyRead receipt for a free SMS: what do we really know once it has arrived?A free SMS goes out without telling you it was read. What the service confirms, what it does not guarantee, and how to clear up the doubt.2 min read
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