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Smishing Text Scam

Beware of releasing your personal information through a “smishing” scheme, in which fraudsters use fake messages to dupe people out of their personal information. This then allows the fraudsters to steal credit card details and other sensitive information.

Even folks well-versed in the cyber world can fall for scams like faked Postal Service texts that lure you in by saying a package cannot be delivered because they need a corrected address.

Here’s how the scam works… You are in a rush when you receive a message. You know you have packages being delivered — so you quickly filled out your address and billing information on a very official-looking website. And almost instantly you realize you may have done the wrong thing.

The USPS offers tips through its website on sniffing out “smishing,” but it all boils down to the basics of don’t click a link you don’t recognize and can’t verify and always be cautious about providing personal information when someone reaches out to you. Hackers send out hundreds of thousands of text messages a day hoping a small percentage of recipients will fall for their scam.

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Simple banking, simply better, in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Nashville To return to the simple basics of banking: friendly, experienced bankers conveniently delivering superior services to individuals and businesses in the communities we serve.