Protect yourself from 'smishing' scams

"We've cautioned against phishing emails that trick you to reveal your personal information. But now scammers have figured out how to lure you on your cellphone,” said Kim Kleman, editor and chief of Consumer Reports.

It's called smishing, and it involves a fake text from a major retailer offering gift cards or other items in exchange for registering.
The goal is to grab your information.

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