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Glossary

Smishing

Smishing: Smishing is phishing by text message: a text that pretends to be a toll agency, delivery company or bank and links to a fake page that collects your details.

Updated February 1, 2027

An example

"USPS: your package is on hold, confirm your address here." The link opens a copy of the carrier's site.

Why it matters to you

Texts are the fastest-growing scam channel because people trust them more than email. Turn on your phone's unknown-sender filter and never tap a link in a text you did not expect.

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See also

  • Phishing

    Phishing is a fake email, text or website designed to look like a company you trust so that you will enter a password, card number or personal details.

  • Vishing

    Vishing is phishing by phone call: a caller impersonates a bank, government agency or family member to get money or account access.