Smishing

The word "smishing" comes from the term "SMS phishing," which scammers use to target people via text messages on their phones. Smishing attempts are similar to email phishing in that they trick recipients into giving out sensitive data. To lure victims, scammers often impersonate legitimate entities, like banks, government agencies, or popular services. Messages like this may contain urgent requests, false alerts, or alluring offers, enticing recipients to click on malicious links, provide personal info, or make unauthorized payments.