Tag: SMS scam
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Authorities Seize Devices Used to Blast Scam SMSes in Genting Highlands
Overview: Crackdown on Scam SMS Operations in Genting Highlands Malaysian authorities have taken decisive action against a network operating in Genting Highlands that used specialized devices to blast fraudulent SMS messages to nearby mobile users. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) reported that the equipment interfered with normal mobile services and was specifically used…
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Beware of the ‘Google Day’ Scam: How to Spot Phishing and Protect Your Money
What is the Google Day scam? Recently, a surge of deceptive messages has circulated across SMS and chat apps, using the Google name to promise gifts or anniversary prizes. In reality, this is a carefully disguised phishing campaign designed to steal your login credentials and, increasingly, your money. The attackers rely on the authority of…