
ILLUSTRATION - Text message scams are currently doing the rounds. If you simply delete the text message, you should not have any problems. Photo: Robert Günther/dpa
"New voicemail," the text message might say, or perhaps "You have a missed call."
This is followed by a link to a website that looks like it's from your phone company. Under no circumstances should you tap on the link – it’s a scam called smishing (SMS phishing).
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