What is it?
Smishing is a type of scam that uses text messages to trick people. It often tries to steal personal information.
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Simple One-Sentence Definition
Smishing is a scam involving fraudulent text messages.
Analogy or Comparison
Smishing is like phishing, but it happens through SMS instead of email.
Why it matters?
Smishing is important to know about because it can lead to identity theft and financial loss.
Fun Fact
The term ‘smishing’ combines ‘SMS’ and ‘phishing’.
Related Terms
Phishing: Phishing is a scam that uses emails to trick people into giving out personal information.
Scam: A scam is a dishonest scheme designed to con people out of money or personal information.
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