SPAM TEXTS PHISHING LINKS SMS SCAM
I was browsing and suddenly this flashy popup came with blinking message alerting about virus. And an audio played stating Microsoft has detected a dangerous virus and I need to call 02038089899 for help to remove it. I didn't call the. Had to force shut down and rebooted in safe mode, scanned and found nothing!
Thanks for alerting users about this fake virus alert! SCAM! The phone number would take victims to fake "computer support specialist" only to be deprived of money.
It’s illegal to send unsolicited commercial email messages to wireless devices. The messages may promise free gifts or cheap services. Scam artists posing as Govt agencies could send messages threatening action unless money is paid. Spam texts can contain phishing links designed to steal personal info or may infect user's phone.
2017-11-19 00:55:13According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, citizens lose millions of dollars, each year, by responding fraudulent text messages. Scammers use deceptive text messages to lure consumers into providing personal or financial information
2017-11-18 22:40:22Report spam SMS to ACMA by forwarding to 0429 999 888. If you have a grievance about a specific SMS message, submit a complaint to the ACMA or contact the ACMA on 1300 855 180.
2017-11-18 22:27:50Organizations must only send marketing text messages to individuals, if they have agreed to receive them, except where there is a clearly defined customer relationship. Forward spam SMS messages to 7726 for the network operator to act.
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