New SMS Scam: Because Identity Theft Needed a Sequel
Security researchers are waving the red flag on a fresh SMS scam that’s boldly stepping into the void left by its predecessor. With increased popularity and an unnerving knack for lifting people's credit cards, this fraud operation is a classic case of 'if at first you don’t succeed, just text again.' As the article puts it, 'which is surging in popularity — and its ability to steal people's credit cards — since the demise of its predecessor,' these scammers have clearly decided retirement isn’t for them.
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(1 of 3)Just when you thought your phone’s texts were innocent, bam! New SMS scam steps up like a sequel no one asked for, stealing credit cards like a magician with sticky fingers. Spoiler alert: your trust died faster than their last operation.
This new SMS scam got promoted from understudy to lead role in the criminal Broadway show of credit card theft. Bravo for persistence, I guess?
If SMS fraud were a sport, these scammers just unlocked the 'never quit, just spam harder' achievement. Olympics committee is taking notes.
Source: Techcrunch | Published: 8/10/2025 | Author: Zack Whittaker
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