Smishing

August 29, 2023

Indian government has warned against a new scam called ‘Smishing’, which is a portmanteau of SMS and Phishing.
It uses misleading texts to trick you into revealing confidential information.
In phishing attacks, a fraudulent e-mail is sent.
- Smishing uses text messages instead of email.
Smishing scams often masquerade as legitimate communication from trusted sources, such as banks, government agencies, or well-known brands.
These messages often create a sense of urgency, compelling recipients to take immediate action.
They might request personal information like credit card numbers, social security details, or login credentials, under the guise of security verification or account updates.