Learn how to spot scammers that are sending fake texts claiming your cloud storage is full to try to steal credit card info.
In this week’s scam, you receive a text message from your phone’s cloud storage provider. The message says your cloud storage is full and warns you that all your photographs and videos will be deleted if you don’t upgrade your storage immediately. The message prompts you to select a link to upgrade your plan.
But this text is from cybercriminals trying to scare you! If you select the link in the text, you’ll be taken to a fake web page and instructed to enter your credit card information so you can “upgrade” your storage. If you enter your credit card information here, cybercriminals will steal it!
Tips to Stay Safe
Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to a phishing scam:
- If you receive a text message about your cloud storage being full, don’t reply or select any links in the message. Instead, open your cloud storage app or visit the official website to confirm that the message is legitimate.
- Remember that cybercriminals often try to trick you into acting impulsively by creating a sense of urgency. Always be cautious if you receive a text message that instructs you to act quickly!
- If you receive a suspicious text message, you can report it to your phone’s service provider. This report will help them block similar messages for everyone.
Stop. Look. Think. And don’t be fooled.
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