SPAM TEXTS PHISHING LINKS SMS SCAM
This seem to be a popular scam. I got the same SMS today reported by ThomaS. The link to click was http://uq4.one/3HeOwK. Don't click! Virus! Take care!
Got a message saying funds will be removed from my bank account! and gave a link to click. I tested that link and its a dangerous virus infected page! BEWARE! Here is the message "Your funds (8500.25 GBP) will be removed unless you access your account within 24 hours: http://uq4.one/3HeOwK"
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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