Author/Source: AJ Vicens/Cyberscoop See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains how Google took legal action to stop a group of text message scammers called “Lighthouse.” You’ll learn about the different ways these scammers tricked people into giving up their personal information or money.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Dealing with these text message scammers is like getting a fake flyer in the mail that looks important, but it’s really just trying to trick you into buying something you don’t need or giving away your house key.
Why It Matters
This topic is important because these scams can trick people into sharing private information or losing money. For example, the Lighthouse scammers pretended to be Google and convinced some victims to buy gift cards for them.
Related Terms
Phishing, Smishing. Jargon Conversion: Phishing is a way of trying to trick people into giving up personal information like passwords or bank details, often by sending fake emails or messages. Smishing is the same kind of trick, but it specifically uses text messages.
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