How to avoid scams with delivery SMS?

Fraudulent sms or emails supposed to come from package delivery services that have multiplied and encourage you to fall into the trap of a scam … These messages seem authentic and can be mistaken. You are then led to give contact details or pay money to be supposedly delivered, but it is not.

These false messages can take several forms and invoke different credible reasons to scam you. The most common SMS is certainly that indicating that delivery has been suspended due to customs fees or unpaid delivery costs. The message always includes a link to access the payment service. But if you are vigilant, you will notice that the name of the service is not well spelled, with one less letter or a reversal of letters, to avoid being spotted. The message also includes spelling errors and the displayed link is very long or does not include the name of the service concerned. In other words, be careful with the details of the message.

If the SMS or the Email (for phishing) encourages you to an urgent action, such as to quickly provide new delivery contact details, otherwise the package leaves to the sender, think twice before clicking. We know that the urgency and the involvement of all emotion is a weapon often used by crooks, because it blocks any reflection. And this applies both to false delivery SMS as well as other forms of scam, such as the payment of a fine before increase, or an invaluable gain in the lottery.

If the message invites you to confirm an order or a delivery, it is better to go to the account of your favorite online store for Check that this is a real order before clicking on the link.

If you identify a suspicious SMS, it is recommended to Block the transmitter number First of all. If it is an email, Report it as spam or phishing at your email serviceso that it blocks the next shipments and feeds its database of malware so that other users are alerted. You can also Report the fraudulent SMS at 33700a platform managed by mobile operators and associations, and managed by AF2M (French association for the development of multimedia multimedia services and uses) and which coordinates information so that the report is disseminated everywhere.

If you have actually placed an order, maybe your account has been hacked. He is then recommended to change your passwords by strong and unique identifiersand use a password manager to avoid the next hacks.

Mobile antiviruses to improve your safety

Did you think only computers could have an antivirus? Know that smartphones and tablets may also be victims of virus attacksespecially since these mobile devices have become the main Internet navigation tools. Even if you only download applications from official blinds and are vigilant, You are not immune to an SMS or a fraudulent email And this is where come Norton Mobile Security And Avast One.

Norton Mobile Security

Norton Mobile Security is therefore an antivirus for your smartphone or your tablet under Android or iOS which sets up several types of protection. You will thus have a WiFi security which analyzes the network and tells you if it is secure, of a Alert system in the event of intrusion or infectionas well as a data recovery module. A web protection Detects fraudulent sites and applications, as well as SMS and suspect emails.

You will also have a continuous antivirus protection system and a functionality ofanalysis of pre-installation applicationswhich tells you if the application is safe. THE unwanted phone calls are also detected With the possibility of blocking numbers with one click. And because maintaining your system up to date is essential to avoid safety flaws, Norton Mobile Security alerts you when an update is available In order to install it as quickly as possible.

Avast One

Avast One allows you to ensure not only the security of your computer, but also that of your mobile devicess. For your computer, you will enjoy a Real-time antivirus protection with advanced firewalldeletion of viruses, ransomware detection and other malware, a Safecam module for your webcam, a VPN, a cleaning and optimization system, options against advertising tracking and settings for the protection of your privacy.

Regarding mobile devices, Avast One sets up a device ofWiFi network analysis,, secures your connections with a VPNprotects your data with a Advanced antivirus And research if your data has been disclosed. This system watches if email addresses and passwords concerning you do not circulate on the internet. If a data flight was detected, The application alerts you immediatet so as to change your connection identifiers as quickly as possible to avoid others Information leaks,, identity theftetc.