Last week, we reported “text scams from myself” targeting Verizon customers. Now the scammers have targeted T-Mobile customers and started delivering similar scam text messages to them. Have you received any?
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- Free Msg: Your bill is paid for the month of March. Thank you, here is a little gift for you: shuntness[.]com
How T-Mobile SMS Scams Work
By promising you a free gift, scammers try to trick you into clicking on the link embedded in the message. If you do, then you will be redirected to a phishing website designed to steal your personal information – anything you submit there will end up in the hands of scammers, and they can use it to commit identity theft.
We’ve already written about other phishing text messages impersonating T-Mobile. For example, in another T-Mobile phishing scheme, scammers advertised a free iPad in an attempt to trick you into clicking the phishing link:
- GREAT NEWS: phn# 9512820784 has won a free Apple-lPad from your CARRIER. Get it TODAY. Limited supplies.
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Again, the scammers’ goal is to direct you to a fake website that collects all your data.
With it, crooks can commit unlimited number of cyber crimes in your name. For example, they could use the credit card information you enter to hack into your bank account and withdraw your money, or even use your personal information to commit identity theft. Don’t let them!
How to protect yourself
- As suggested by T-Mobile, you can forward suspicious spam/text messages to 7726.
- Beware of strange messages sent to you out of the blue.
- Beware of free gifts and prizes.
- NEVER click on links or attachments in suspicious messages. Utilize
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