5 Ways to Spot a Fake SMS

By Pallabi
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If you are an avid texter, then you're likely to come across SMSes where you are asked to click on a link to subscribe some free ringtone service or send some amount of money to a certain number.

5 Ways to Spot a Fake SMS

All these are scams. As more and more people becoming victims of text message scams, mobile service providers have cautioned the users of such illicit activities. There are several ways to identify SMS as a scam.

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Here at GIZBOT we have brought you 5 common signs of scam SMS.

Sign 1: Message from an 11-digit mobile number

Sign 1: Message from an 11-digit mobile number

A normal phone number consists of 10 digits. But if you receive a message where the sender's phone number has 11 digits, then it is likely to be a scam.

Sign 2: Involves Some Amount of Money

Sign 2: Involves Some Amount of Money

If an SMS asks you to send some money to any particular account, then beware as it can be a scam. Verify the sender first.

Sign 3: Send Message to Other Number

Sign 3: Send Message to Other Number

Often text message scams aim to extort money or load credits. In such cases, you might be asked to send an SMS with a message format to another mobile number for an alleged refund.

Sign 4: Winning Jackpot or Lottery

Sign 4: Winning Jackpot or Lottery

One of the very common SMS scams involves some sort of Jackpot or prize. Along with that, you might be asked to click on some link to claim the prize.

Sign 5: Asking for Donation from Government Departments

Sign 5: Asking for Donation from Government Departments

Government agencies and departments never ask for donations through text messages. If you have ever received such message, never response. It can be a scam.

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