Scam: the most common to know to avoid being trapped

Don't rely on scammers to make good resolutions for the coming year. Indeed, in 2023, 6 types of scams will be raging.

SMS, emails, phone calls, social networks, etc. The scammers use all possible communication channels to defraud their victim . And as much to say that it is not in 2023 that they will stop their scam.

Therefore, it is up to you to take precautions so as not to fall into their trap . For this, it is necessary to pay attention to specific details. In this article, we reveal 6 SMS that should put you in the ear .

Scam by SMS: the reflexes to have

Many are the scams that are rampant in France . Whether it's a physical scam or through your smartphone. Moreover, each year, thousands of French fall into this kind of trap . And this, despite the existence of the government site against cyber-maliciousness.

If you scam them never run out of ideas to bait their victims , it does not prevent patterns from repeating themselves. This is particularly the case of SMS scam which uses the technique of phishing or phishing. Anyway, if you don't want to lose money , have these 3 reflexes:

• Check the transmitter number. If the transmitter number is 06 or 07, it is most likely not an official body .
• Be wary of strong insistence. Often, at the end of the SMS, scammers put a link. First, never click on a dubious link. After, notice if the message in question strongly encourages you to click on it . In addition, it is always better to go on your own to the site of the reference organization.
• Report fraudulent messages on dedicated sites. So that other people do not fall into the trap, be sure to report suspicious messages you receive. Among these sites, we can notably cite cybermalveillance.gouv.fr and 33700.fr .

Scam: 6 SMS to watch out for in 2023

As we said, some types of scams are more common than others . If you don't want to be fooled, here are 6 SMS to be wary of in 2023 .

SMS on energy bill reduction

The price of energy has exploded in the space of a year. And it is not about to stop with the reduction of the tariff shield. Scammers take advantage of this to make easy money by impersonating a region .

Thus, if you receive an SMS from Hauts-de-France which “Allows you to save more than 70% on energy consumption” , be alert. Simply because it is a scam. Do not click on their link.

Crit’Air sticker scam

Already a 2022 classic, the Crit’Air sticker scam is here to stay . This scam typically targets motorists via texting. The latter notably invites them to buy the paper for be able to drive in low emission zones . For information, note that a Crit’Air sticker costs exactly 3.67 euros. Above is a scam!

SMS about a family emergency

This technique is not new, but it continues to be used . So much so that since the beginning of December, many French people have been victims of it. To appease you, the scammers send you a message from an alleged relative .

In order to make the story coherent, the latter would have lost or broken his phone. After what, they ask you to money claiming an emergency . If so, make sure it is someone close to you. Otherwise, it's a scam.

Vital card scam

The vital card scam is also a classic . The method continues to make the heyday of crooks. Here is the SMS to watch:

“Your new vital card is available. Please complete the form to continue to be covered. »

If you receive a similar message in 2023, do not click on the link at the end of the SMS . The site certainly resembles that of the Health Insurance, but it is indeed a fake.

Identity card scam

This scam is similar to the carte vitale scam. This is an SMS that urges you to change your CNI for the new biometric model. Here is the content of the fraudulent message in question :

“Last deadline to obtain your identity card in accordance with the new regulations. After this time, the manufacturing costs will be entirely your responsibility. »

SMS about a fine to pay

No one is spared from being flashed. Is not it ? The scammers know it, that's why they exploit it . For this, they send you an SMS confirming that you are late paying for a fine .

You guessed it, to pay the penalty, you have to click on a link . The URL redirects you to a site that looks just like ANTAI. Of course, everything is wrong. Including the 35 euros you owe to the State for “non-compliance with parking rules” .

Source : planet.fr