Many users are finally getting wise to the typical email hoaxes and probably as a result of this hackers are beginning to try a new angle to make our lives miserable. Text Message Spam
This SMS phishing - dubbed smishing, because everything needs a clever name - will often claim to be from banks, or cell network carriers.
The typical smartphone can access a lot of sensitive company & personal information. Here are some points to be aware of in order to stay safe:
1. Watch for numbers. These texts will often come from "5000" or other non-cellphone numbers.
2. Never Reply. Banks or cellphone companies have plenty of ways to get in touch with you. They will not text!
3. Report It. Forward suspicious messages to "7726" (SPAM). This lets carriers know to block the number.
Just like email do not respond to unsolicited messages, unless you can verify the validity of the messenger!
Thanks for the info. I have read the same reminder posted at Callercenter.com after several people reported surge of spam messages and calls. I wonder why the telephone companies can't seem to regulate them.
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