Table of Contents Introduction to Messaging Scams Difference Between Smishing and Phishing How Messaging Scams Work Common Signs of a Messaging Scam Protecting Yourself: Best Practices Real-Life Examples of Messaging Scams What to Do if You’re Targeted The Future of Messaging Scams Introduction to Messaging Scams Messaging scams have become a significant threat in today’s digital world, as cybercriminals increasingly target individuals through deceptive messages. Fraudulent emails, texts, or social media communications are frequently used in these scams to deceive victims into divulging private information like passwords, bank account information, or personal identification numbers. Often appearing to come from trusted…