Bad guys are increasingly targeting you through your smartphone.
They send texts that trick you into doing something against your own best interests.
At the moment, there is a mystery shopping scam going on, starting out with a text invitation, asking you to send an email for more info, which then get you roped into the scam.
Related: How Not to Fall for a Phishing Attempt
Always, when you get a text, remember to “Think Before You Tap”, because more and more, texts are being used for identity theft, bank account take-overs and to pressure you into giving out personal or company confidential information.
Here is a short video made by USA Today that shows just how this works:
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