phishing

Smishing is the word for phishing scams delivered by text message

📌 Tip 10 of 72 🏷️ phishing 👶 Ages 3–5

Smishing is the word for phishing scams delivered by text message.

That "USPS/FedEx/DHL" notification about a failed delivery with a link to "track your package" is almost always a scam.

Real carriers don’t send unsolicited tracking links via text.

If you’re expecting a package, go directly to the carrier’s official website and use the tracking number you received at purchase.

Delete the text — don’t forward it, just delete.

💬 Talk to your kid about this

Ask your child: "What clues would tell you an email might be fake? Let’s look at your inbox together."

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