Understanding Smishing Scams

What is the primary goal of smishing scams?

• To promote legitimate businesses

• To entertain users with fake messages

• To steal personal and financial information

• To provide free services

Which emotion do scammers often exploit in smishing scams?

• Excitement

• Happiness

• Curiosity

• Boredom

What is a common tactic used in fake toll payment scams?

• Offering a discount on toll fees

• Requesting immediate payment to avoid penalties

• Sending a thank you message for prompt payment

• Providing a free toll pass

How do scammers make their texts appear legitimate?

• By using emojis

• By using informal language

• By sending messages at night

• By using official branding and realistic links

What should you do if you receive a suspicious text?

• Click the link to verify

• Reply to the message

• Ignore it completely

• Report it to your carrier

Which city is NOT mentioned as a top target for smishing scams?

• Dallas

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What is a recommended long-term strategy to protect against smishing?

• Disable all notifications

• Use multi-factor authentication

• Ignore all text messages

• Share your number with everyone

How can you filter suspicious texts on an iPhone?

• By turning off notifications

• By deleting all messages

• By enabling airplane mode

• By filtering unknown senders in settings

What is the benefit of using multi-factor authentication?

• It allows sharing passwords easily

• It disables account notifications

• It provides an extra layer of security

• It makes logging in faster

Why is it important to stay skeptical of unexpected texts?

• To prevent acting on fake urgency

• To save phone battery

• To reduce data usage

• To avoid missing out on offers