CYBER FRAUD

Apr 27 2026CRIME

SMS Scam Tricks: How Bad Guys Make Money From Your Phone Bill

Cyber‑security experts have found a new way that fraudsters trick people into sending dozens of text messages overseas, making the scammers money from phone companies. The scam began in June 2020 and uses fake “I am not a robot” tests that force users to text secret numbers. The messages go to 60

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