FrankonFraud reported:
Flash SMS, technically known as “Class 0 SMS,” are special text messages that appear immediately on a recipient’s screen without being stored in the phone’s inbox. They are also called “Pop Up SMS”.
Fraudsters have discovered that Flash SMS provides the perfect vehicle for their scams. This style of messaging “is now being hijacked by criminals to rip people off,” according to NAB Head of Security Culture and Advisory Laura Hartley.
“We’ve found unusual activity on your account, Contact the bank immediately at 1-888-724-3524”
Flash SMS, technically known as “Class 0 SMS,” are special text messages that appear immediately on a recipient’s screen without being stored in the phone’s inbox. They are also called “Pop Up SMS”.
Fraudsters have discovered that Flash SMS provides the perfect vehicle for their scams. This style of messaging “is now being hijacked by criminals to rip people off,” according to NAB Head of Security Culture and Advisory Laura Hartley.
“We’ve found unusual activity on your account, Contact the bank immediately at 1-888-724-3524”
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