Fake links in SMS or chats (bank, courier, prize)
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Don’t tap the link
Messages like “your parcel is held” or “your account will be blocked” are traps.
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Don’t tap the link
Messages like “your parcel is held” or “your account will be blocked” are traps.
Check in the official app yourself
Open your bank or courier app yourself to see if it is true.
Report and delete
Press and hold the message, choose Block and Report spam, then delete it.
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