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Scam Alert: Beware of Fake Shipping Company Texts Claiming Package Delivery

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their methods, and one of the latest tactics they employ to carry out scams involves text messages aimed at cloning credit cards. According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, this method has become increasingly common, exploiting unsuspecting users who believe they are engaging with legitimate shipping companies.

How the Scam Works

Kaspersky reports that cybercriminals use a deceptive link embedded in an SMS message that appears to direct the recipient to the official website of a well-known shipping company. Once clicked, however, the user is redirected to a fake page designed to mimic the . . .

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