Smishing Protection
Protect Yourself from Text Message Scams
Scammers send fake messages claiming to be from banks, delivery services, and government agencies. Send a suspicious text or link to ZoraSafe for a plain-language check before you respond.
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What to Do When You Get a Suspicious Text
Why Text Scams (Smishing) Are Dangerous
Text scams look legitimate because they often include your name, reference real companies, and create urgency. Clicking a malicious link can install malware, steal your passwords, or lead to fake websites designed to capture your personal information.
Action 1
Do Not Click Links
Never click links in unexpected text messages, even if they appear to be from familiar companies. Scammers fake sender information to look legitimate.
Action 2
Verify the Sender
Look up the company's official phone number or website yourself. Do not use contact information from the suspicious text.
Action 3
Check Your Account Directly
If a text claims there is an issue with your account, log in through the official app or website (not the link in the text) to verify.
Action 4
Report the Text
Forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM) to help your carrier block future scams. Also report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Action 5
Watch for Common Scam Phrases
Be suspicious of texts with urgent language like 'act now,' 'verify your account,' 'suspended delivery,' or 'unusual activity detected.'
User-initiated text and link checks
How ZoraSafe Protects You from Text Scams
Send a suspicious text or link to ZoraSafe to check for phishing patterns before you click.
Submit the suspicious text
Choose the message content you want ZoraSafe to review.
Check the link separately
Ask ZoraSafe to review a suspicious link before deciding whether to open it.
Verify the sender
Use the organization's official app, website, or phone number before responding.
Keep the limitation in mind: ZoraSafe helps assess risk; it does not guarantee detection or prevention.
Trusted sources
Report scam text messages
Use FTC guidance to recognize and report unwanted or fraudulent text messages. Forward unwanted texts to 7726 when your carrier supports it.
In immediate danger? Contact 911. ZoraSafe does not replace your bank, law enforcement, emergency services, or professional legal or financial advice.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is smishing?
Smishing is a type of phishing attack delivered via SMS text messages. Scammers send fake texts impersonating banks, delivery services, or government agencies to trick you into clicking malicious links or providing personal information.
How can I tell if a text message is a scam?
Common signs include urgent language, unexpected requests for personal information, links to unfamiliar websites, claims of account problems you did not expect, and messages from numbers that do not match the company's official contact information.
What happens if I click a link in a scam text?
Clicking a scam link can take you to a fake website designed to steal your login credentials, download malware to your phone, or trick you into entering payment information. If you clicked a suspicious link, disconnect from WiFi, run a security scan, and change passwords for sensitive accounts.
Can ZoraSafe block scam texts automatically?
ZoraSafe can analyze texts and links you ask it to check. It does not automatically delete messages, and you remain in control of how to respond.
How does ZoraSafe check links in text messages?
Ask ZoraSafe to check a suspicious link and get a clear answer and next steps. Always verify unexpected messages through an official app, website, or phone number you find independently.
Check Suspicious Texts Before You Click
Use ZoraSafe to check suspicious texts and links and get clear next steps. Available now on the Apple App Store for iPhone.
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