How To Know if an SMS Text Message is a SCAM

How To Know if an SMS Text Message is a SCAM

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This is HOW YOU KNOW…

If a Text Message is a SCAM!

We're all receiving them… Text messages from unknown numbers.

They are:
Irritating
Obtrusive
and sometimes DANGEROUS!

Often, these text messages include a link that you can click on.

Whatever you do…
DO NOT CLICK links in Text Messages!

In fact, here is a handy trick you can use to determine whether or not the text you received, is actually legitimate.

1️⃣ Go to https://www.whois.com

2️⃣ Enter the domain name portion of the link you see in the Text Message in the top WHOIS search box

3️⃣ Pay attention to the creation date of the domain. Newly created domains are often used by cybercriminals for these smishing types of phishing attacks

4️⃣ Watch the video for a demonstration on how to do this.


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Ross Brouse

President, Continuous Networks

Ross has served the IT needs of businesses across NY and NJ for more than 15 years. He's also the host of the Legends Of I.T. Podcast, a show for dedicated I.T. Professionals to improve their skills and respective organizations each day.