In computing, SMS phishing or smishing is a form of criminal activity using social engineering techniques. Phishing is the act of attempting to acquire personal information such as passwords and details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Short Message Service (SMS) is the technology used for text messages on cell phones.
SMS phishing uses cell phone text messages to deliver the bait to induce people to divulge their personal information.
On March 9, 2012,Rewe issued a fraud alert regarding a large number of scam texts that offered a nonexistent $1000 gift card as bait.
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