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Credit unions across the United
States are reporting that their members are receiving unsolicited
text messages on their cell phones. This is called
Smishing, the latest form of phishing. In Smishing, an
e-mail tries to lure a recipient into giving personal information
via SMS, the communications protocol used to send text messages to
a wireless device. The recent scam is targeting credit union and
other financial institution members.
In Smishing, credit union
members receive a text message via cell phone warning that their
bank account has been closed due to suspicious activity. It then
tells them they need to call a certain phone number to reactivate
the account.
Unsuspecting callers who dial
the number provided in the text message will be taken to an
automated voice mail box that prompts them to key in their credit
card or debit card number, expiration date, and PIN to verify their
information.
If you have a question
concerning your account, ATM/debit card or credit card, contact
your financial institution using a telephone number obtained
independently, such as the phone number from your statement, a
telephone book, or other independent means. | 