Is This Text a Phishing Attempt? Smishing Red Flags & What to Do
How to tell if a text message is a phishing scam (smishing): shortcode senders, look-alike URLs, common iPhone and Android scam patterns,…
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Rachel Torres
Cybersecurity Editor · Editor since 2021
Rachel Torres is the cybersecurity editor at ScamReporting.org, covering phishing and smishing, QR code phishing (quishing), tech support pop-ups, employment scams, and emerging AI-driven fraud such as voice cloning and deepfake video. Her background includes security awareness training and incident response, and she translates technical attack patterns into plain-language guidance for non-technical readers. Rachel holds a CompTIA Security+ certification and tracks new phishing infrastructure on a weekly cadence.
Guides by Rachel Torres
Is This Gmail a Phishing Attempt? Red Flags & How to Verify
How to tell if a Gmail message is phishing: sender authentication, suspicious "via" markers, Show Original headers, and what to do if…
QR Code Phishing Scam: What to Do If You Scanned a Suspicious Code
QR code phishing (quishing) hides malicious links in parking meters, mailers, and restaurant menus. Learn 2026 examples, red flags, and steps if…
Amazon Impersonation Scam Texts: How to Spot Fake Delivery Messages
Amazon impersonation scam texts claim delivery problems or unauthorized orders. See 2026 smishing examples, red flags, and what to do if you…
Employment Scam Warning Signs: Fake Jobs, Recruiters & Upfront Fees
Spot fake job offers, recruiter impersonation, and upfront-fee employment scams. Red flags, verified examples, and steps to protect yourself.
Smishing Scam Examples: How to Spot Fraudulent Text Messages
Smishing scams use fake texts from banks, USPS, and delivery services. See 2026 examples, red flags, and what to do if you…
Tech Support Pop-Up Scam: How to Close Fake Virus Warnings Safely
Tech support pop-up scams use fake virus warnings and alarm sounds. Learn how to close them safely, avoid remote access fraud, and…
Facebook Marketplace Scams: Red Flags and How to Stay Safe
Facebook Marketplace scams use fake listings, bogus payment screenshots, and off-platform pressure. Learn 2026 red flags and how to buy and sell…
AI Phishing Detection: Protect Your Digital Identity
AI phishing detection: how machine learning spots sophisticated scams, limits of automated tools, and human red flags that still matter.
Holiday Shopping Safety: Avoid Internet Fraud
Avoid holiday shopping scams and internet fraud: fake deals, phishing sites, marketplace fraud, and safe payment practices during peak seasons.