Look up Phishing using Wikipedia and you’ll find Smishing within its list of terms.
I recently got another text message, this time from an 803 number which said that the vice president was worrying about something because someone retired. They asked to donate through a site called Win Red.
I’ve been seeing messages from all kinds of numbers supposedly from Trump for 2024 and it asked for all kinds of personal info including a survey on whether you’d vote for him or not.
These may be several types of things you’re receiving on your phone now. While I’m not trying to make this political in any way, its points out tht while Win Red may be collecting information and payment info, others might not be so lucky.
Win Red also allows you to pay via apple pay, and they say that by signing up, you agree to text messages, automated things and the like, I’ve never heard of them. I looked at the surveys but never provided any information which includes asking for your number.
This article by komando.com is titled Smishing is spreading – How to spot it and will be on our EMHS resources page.
Its definitely worth reading as this might be the way of the future.
Stay well. Stay safe. Learn and protect yourself. Thanks for reading!
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