SMS stopped being a really used means of communication many years ago. Nowadays we don’t use them to tell a friend that we are coming or to congratulate someone on the new year. That’s what WhatsApp is for. However, they are still widely used, but in another way: receiving bank codes, validating a purchase, receiving an order notification… And yes, they can also be dangerous. In this article we tell you which SMS messages you should not open, as they could infect your mobile.
Type of dangerous SMS
Through a false, dangerous SMS, they can slip you a link that takes you to a page that contains malware or where they are going to steal your data. Normally they will use a strategy to get attention. They are going to try to make you have the urge to click, download something or interact with that message.
Supposed order not delivered
One of the most popular fake SMS is when they tell you that they have not been able to deliver an order. They can impersonate the name of some popular courier company. Of course, we can say that this can be quite successful. It is quite common to shop online and you may be expecting a package.
Also, keep in mind that this is usually done especially on dates when they can be more successful, such as Christmas. They take advantage of those days when there are usually more purchases online and there are more people waiting to receive something.
Alert from your bank
It is also common to find an SMS that has supposedly been sent from our bank. They usually say that we must click on a link to confirm the data, make a change or solve a problem that has occurred in our account. Sometimes they even say that there has been a suspicious payment.
Once again, they are looking for the victim to have the urge to click. They use this strategy to achieve success. But of course, we are facing a scam and as soon as you put your data through that link they will end up in the hands of hackers. Never open such a link. If you have the slightest doubt, contact your bank or find out on the Internet.
Access message to mail or social networks
Another type of false message that reaches your mobile is from an alleged illegitimate access that has occurred in one of your accounts. They usually say this in relation to email accounts or social networks like Facebook or Instagram. They try to scare us so that we have doubts and click to see what has happened to our account.
Never log in to social networks or any platform through links that come to you either by SMS, email or any means. If you have any questions, enter directly through the official URL or from the corresponding application.
Very good offer, but strange
Of course, we must also mention the supposed very succulent offers that we can receive. Sometimes they can hit the button and send an SMS with an offer for something that we are looking for by chance. The goal is to lure the victim to a fake page and click on the link they send.
On that page they may ask for certain information, log in to Amazon, download a supposed discount coupon, etc. Everything is actually a scam and you should avoid clicking. It is important that you detect fake SMS on the mobile and thus avoid falling into the trap.
As you can see, there are certain SMS that can be a significant problem for your security. Do not fall into the trap and prevent your personal data from being leaked, as well as from getting a virus. Check everything very well and take security measures.
