SMS (text messages) no longer enjoy the popularity of a few years ago. In any case, this means of communication is still in force. Especially, when you want to apply a second authentication method when making payments with credit cards, or also to receive notifications of banking events and advertising. However, a text message can serve as a bridge for attacks such as phishing.
As we have mentioned, you can not only be a victim of phishing but of all kinds of scams or cyber attacks. On the other hand, for the simplicity of its management, text messages can also serve as an effective channel to send spam. Those who perceive that they are receiving suspicious messages generally ignore or delete them . Fortunately, for the attackers there are many other people who do fall for the charm of these messages, especially if they report something “urgent” or encourage them to take action.
A classic example is the reception of a message that informs you that you have a package ready to withdraw, even if you don’t remember making any purchases or waiting to receive a package. Many times, our curiosity beats us and we want to know what it is. That is where the problems begin .
Suspicious messages like the one we mentioned, inform or rather, encourage you to take an action. If you receive such a message, our greatest and best advice is to doubt . If you really have a package pending collection, I should tell you to call the official number of the courier company, or simply to access your usual account to check what exactly happened with the shipment you are supposedly waiting for. After all, you have control of your personal data and the packages that should arrive, following the case of the packages.
In the screenshot above we see a case of a message with the characteristics of the example we had commented. Already in the first instance, we realize that it says ” Hello mate ” (Hello, partner / friend). It is an obvious sign of informality. A company with these characteristics would not be directed to its customers that way, under any circumstances. Another important aspect is that they will almost never send you SMS in other languages such as English, and if they do it in Spanish, they should not have any misspellings or use words that are barely used.
On the other hand, it wants you to go to a link that does not have any features that indicate that it really corresponds to such a company. Even if the link is very similar to that of an authentic company or you think you are sure it is a valid link, it is always advisable not to click . Remember that just by clicking on a suspicious link, you can get to receive ransomware and the rest of the story we already know well.
Is no text message we receive legitimate?
Of course, there are messages that you can receive and are legitimate from the company that provides you with a service. Only, fraudulent messages may also arrive and many times we may not realize it. It is highly recommended to follow these tips to avoid headaches. Are you still in doubt? Contact the company directly by phone or through an online chat if you have that medium. That way, you can clear the doubts and also potential problems from above.
