(OTTAWA, ON) – Cybercriminals are ramping up text-based scams to steal personal and banking information. This tactic, known as “smishing”, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and phishing, relies on deceptive text messages to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or calling fraudulent numbers. Smishing messages often appear to come from financial institutions, courier companies, online … Continue reading FRAUD TEXT SCAM ALERT:  The OPP WARNS ONTARIANS ARE BEING TARGETED IN “SMISHING” FRAUD