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Smishing Scams
Scammers send texts to your mobile phone, trying to trick you into opening a malicious website and to steal your personal information.


Practical Measures to Avoid Internet Scams
Lets discuss some practical steps to keep your online world safe.
TrainMyParent.com
Nov 54 min read
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Florida Department of Revenue Smishing Scam
We received this smishing attempt from the Florida Department of Revenue, but the scammers forgot that there is no state income tax in Florida for most of us.
TrainMyParent.com
Sep 12 min read
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Effective Methods to Avoid Online Scams
Online scams are everywhere, and they can catch anyone off guard. But here’s the good news: you can protect yourself. It’s easier than you think.
TrainMyParent.com
Aug 33 min read
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Quishing: Be Cautious of QR Code scams!
QR codes are used in the latest cyber scam: quishing.
TrainMyParent.com
Jun 33 min read
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Smishing and Social Engineering Scam: The Random Text Question
Common smishing scams include a social engineering component: Asking you simple questions to engage you. Be careful!
TrainMyParent.com
Mar 103 min read
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Smishing Alert: Political Surveys and Donation Requests Smishing Scam
Some of the more effective smishing (SMS-text based phishing) scams we have been seeing lately stem from the political divide that the United States is currently experiencing, and the deep emotional response felt when reading about a passionate political topic.
TrainMyParent.com
Feb 272 min read
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