How to check Mobile SMS Scam
Most of the business technology in sense of perfect marketing works well when it directly strikes a balance communication between consumer . Indeed SMS is certainly right choice which too have instant results . But what if they take ugly face of vishing or phishing resulting scam ,which could only take your money away.
After email now it is certainly turn for cell phone or mobile sms scam . Imagine one fine morning you get an short service message ( SMS) on your phone saying that ” Your mobile number has won XXXXX pounds in lucky mobile draw . Just for further claim contact on XXXXX mobile number . Not only this it also also asks to send your personal details in specified email address , which looks legitimate.
But the question strikes at first instant ,how did your mobile number figured in lucky draw and won prize when you never participated in any contest ?
Watch out the some of the Mobile SMS ,which are nothing but best examples of scam messages.
what if your mobile awarded one million from yahoo MSN context held in london ,To receive your contact XXX Via Email :
[email protected]
Your sim pack was amount the 2010 Uk Online Contact to receive your gifts send your details to DR.XXXX Via [email protected]
Congrats Your mobile no has won you 20000000 pounds in the 2010 coca cola international Mobile Draw in UK . To claim ,email your details to [email protected]
Your Mobile No. Won 400,000:00- Ponds in coca cola mobile Draw . To claim Contact Mr.XXX
Here are some of the ways, to check out the such mobile scam message and tips to avoid to them.
1.Avoid replying such sms ,Never ever supply or reveal personal information to them.
2.SMS Scammers will always use the mobile brands like nokia , to lure or attract the victims, same way they will also furnish email (mostly from yahoo.live or gmail) as contact address.
3.International message are always sent through wireless network, which could not be traced easily , as sometimes number is not displayed .
4.The key to always be in touch with your cellular operators and report the abuse or incidents if it occurs.
5.Do also personally check your bank details . As crime gang can use your legitimate bank names ,to extract personal information and Internet banking details via sms.
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June 13th, 2010 at 10:00 am
i have massage in ihas own 20000000 pounds in the 2010 coca cola internation mobile draw in uk. to pls. details to my emaile id.
name - Mahesh Solanki.
adress - peth vadgaon,dist-kolhapur,tal.-hatakanangle,pin-416112
mo.no. - 9890643137
December 21st, 2010 at 11:44 am
i recived a massage your phone has been awarded 750000 in the TEXACO POVERTY ELEVATION PROGRAM.to get your amount send detail to ([email protected])00447017600964
January 25th, 2011 at 2:51 am
i received a message to my phone no is you have got 800000.00 in yahoo msn world poverty elevation program.
so how can get this amountreply
February 5th, 2011 at 8:18 am
mujhe 750000 jitne ka ek msg aya tha ye sas ya jhuth
February 5th, 2011 at 10:52 am
i got the msg that YOU HAVE WON 750,000 IN THE TXACO GSM WORLD PROGRAMME. TO GET YOUR AMOUNT, SEND YOUR DETAILS NOW VIA ([email protected])……… is it real msg or not plz give reply.
February 7th, 2011 at 10:33 am
i had recived a message,”you have won 750,000 in the TEXACO GSM WORLD PROGRAM.To get your amount, send your details now via email ([email protected])”
Name-Srinivasa Reddy A V
Adress-Anepalli village, Balthumari Post, Srinivasapura Taluk,Kolar District , Karnataka State,India, PIN CODE-563134
Mobile Number- +919480702850
February 9th, 2011 at 9:51 am
i have recived a message from texaco gsm world program. that i have won rs.750000 in the texaco gsm world program. is it true or a fraud message. let me know ????????????
February 9th, 2011 at 9:56 am
i have recived a message from texaco gsm world program. that i have won rs.750000 in the texaco gsm world program. is it true or a fraud message. let me know ????????????
name Aman sharma
adress sec-5/82,rRK puram, new delhi-22
mobile no.09868839742,09990665395
February 10th, 2011 at 6:16 am
i have recived a message from texaco gsm world program. that i have won 750000 in the texaco gsm world program. is it true or a fraud message. let me know ????????????
ramji panday
MT SQN,410 AF STN
JALAHALLI WEST
BANGALORE-15