Smishing is phishing conducted via text message.
Tips
- Don’t click links in unexpected texts
- Delete suspicious messages
- Block unknown senders
- For UM-related help, contact the UM IT Helpdesk and the UM Information Security Office.
- For personal safety guidance, see consumer scam prevention resources from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
- If money or personal information was shared, you may also consider reporting the incident to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Additional Resources
National Cybersecurity Alliance: https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/what-is-smishing-how-text-message-scams-work-(and-how-to-avoid-them)