Smishing

Lloyds Bank Issues Urgent Scam Warning: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Lloyds Bank has updated its customer alert regarding a rise in fraud attempts targeting account holders. The alert, which has been covered by several news outlets, warns of increased phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks designed to steal login credentials, card details, and personal information. While the bank’s official announcement should be consulted for the most accurate details, the core message is clear: customers need to be more vigilant than ever. ...

Warning: New Parking Violation Scam Uses Fake Texts and QR Codes – How to Avoid It If you receive a text message claiming you have an unpaid parking fine and urging you to scan a QR code or click a link to pay immediately, do not respond. The North Carolina Department of Justice issued an alert in March 2025 warning drivers about a surge in this type of scam. While the alert specifically covers North Carolina, similar schemes have been reported in other states, and the pattern is likely to spread. ...

New Parking Violation Text Scam: What to Do If You Get One If you’ve recently received a text message claiming you owe money for an unpaid parking ticket, you’re not alone. State attorneys general have been issuing fresh warnings about a scam that targets drivers by impersonating parking authorities. The message looks official, often includes the name of a real parking company, and demands immediate payment. But it’s a phishing attempt designed to steal your credit card information. ...

New Parking Violation Scam Targets Drivers: How to Spot and Avoid It If you park in a paid lot or street space and later receive a text message demanding immediate payment for a parking violation, do not tap the link. That message is almost certainly a phishing attempt, and it is part of an active scam that state authorities in North Carolina have been warning about since late March 2026. ...

Got a Text About an Amazon Recall? Here’s How to Spot the Scam If you’ve ever ordered from Amazon, you’re a potential target. A persistent smishing scam is making the rounds, where fraudsters send texts pretending to be from Amazon about a critical product recall. The message urges immediate action, pushing you to click a link that doesn’t lead to safety, but to theft. Understanding how this scam works is your first and best defense. ...