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Do you know how to spot a smishing (SMS phishing) scam?
05/12/2023
We've compiled some tips to help you avoid falling victim to smishing scams. Remember that First Harvest will never text you and ask you to respond with personal information.
- Don’t click links from unrecognizable numbers
- Don’t reply, even with a “STOP”
- Delete all suspicious texts
- Keep your device and your apps updated for the latest security features
- Consider adding anti-malware software
- Validate texts that claim to be from a company or government agency
For more information on smishing and other scams, visit https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages