- Texting scams are common and you should be on the lookout for fake texts and other kinds of spam messages.
- Fake texts often have lots of spelling errors, promise free gifts and have a sense of urgency.
- Here are seven ways to sniff out and identify a fake text message that is probably part of a scam.
Spam has been a part of our digital lives for decades, and many of us are savvy enough to easily detect fake email. But how do you identify a fake text message? The basics are, not surprisingly, much the same. Here is everything you need to know to identify fake text messages and avoid falling for scams, fraudulent messages, and other unwanted texting spam.
The message is not specifically for you
It’s pretty likely that you exchange text messages with a relatively small group of people — friends, family and co-workers. Most people don’t get a lot of “cold call” texts from people they don’t know, so a message from someone you don’t know, or a simple “Hello” directed to no one in particular, is a big red flag. A group message or a text that doesn’t immediately seem directed to you isn’t necessarily spam, but it probably is. Treat it with caution.
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