💨 Abstract

The article discusses a growing trend of "smishing," a form of SMS phishing where scammers send vague text messages to numbers they've obtained, aiming to get recipients to respond. These messages appear legitimate, often using local area codes, and are designed to bypass spam filters. Responding confirms phone activity and increases the risk of becoming a target for further scams.

Courtesy: wtop.com

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