SPAM TEXTS PHISHING LINKS SMS SCAM
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Hovell about [email protected]
Text message providing link to read more about legal charges against my name. Demands that I contact them and “settle” cash owed to some company I have never heard of. Reads like one of those poorly drafted Nigerian scams. Attorney Roger Miller! FO! And the email ID given is [email protected]
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FCC's stand on unwanted text messages
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 00:55:13Millions lost each year - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
According 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 22:40:22In Australia, ACMA handles actions on spam SMS messages
Report 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 22:27:50Stopping Spam SMS Messages - UK
Organizations 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.
2017-11-18 22:03:32
