Breach Smishing Social Security 
FICO
JULY 7, 2020
Smishing is similar to phishing, but is executed through text messages. Beware of people claiming to be part of reputable organizations, like research firms or government agencies, asking you for personal information like bank card numbers or your Social Security number. Use the help offered by breached organizations.
PYMNTS
MARCH 18, 2020
Fraudsters request that these documents be emailed to an official-sounding address, enabling them to harvest a trove of valuable data including Social Security numbers and addresses. These schemes rely on other means of communication: telephone calls for vishing and text messages for smishing.
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