Got a text from your bank asking you to click a link or call a number? Bank impersonation is one of the most common SMS scams. ScamMessage analyzes these messages for fraudulent patterns — including fake fraud alerts, unauthorized transaction warnings, and account verification phishing.
Analyze a message nowWarning Signs
- Links to domains that aren't your bank's official website
- Requests for your full card number, PIN, or password
- Pressure to act within minutes or your account will be locked
- Messages from short codes your bank doesn't normally use
Example Scam Messages
Fake fraud alert
"ALERT: Unusual activity detected on your account ending in 4829. If this wasn't you, click here to secure your account: bankofamerica-secure.net"
Uses a fake domain that mimics Bank of America. Real banks never send links in fraud alert texts.
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