Shared Security Podcast
Shared Security Podcast
Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Tackett
Random Smishing Text Scams: Why “Do I Know You?” Texts Are Dangerous
4 minutes Posted Aug 11, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Random Smishing Text Scams: Why “Do I Know You?” Texts Are Dangerous
Introduction and Welcome
The Rise of Smishing Scams
Examples of Smishing Messages
How Smishing Scams Work
Why Smishing is Effective
The Dangers of Responding
Protecting Yourself from Smishing
Summary and Final Tips
Conclusion and Farewell
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In this episode, we discuss a rising scam involving random smishing text messages. Learn how these messages work, why they're effective, and what you can do to protect yourself. Discover the dangers of replying to vague text messages from unknown numbers and get practical tips on how to block and report spam texts. Stay safe by not engaging with these scams and using built-in filters and reporting options on your mobile device.