- #Fake text message block error install#
- #Fake text message block error update#
- #Fake text message block error password#
- #Fake text message block error download#
#Fake text message block error download#
#Fake text message block error install#
These links and attachments actually install malicious software (malware) that's designed to steal personal information from your device.
These emails may have links and/or attachments which suggest that you can see further information.
There's been instances of scammers transferring victims to the "Police Cyber Crime Unit" after saying they're the subject of identity theft through their emails. Or, they might ask you to pay in iTunes vouchers. If neither option is available, they'll ask you to go to Western Union to make a payment. Sometimes they might ask you to do a bank transfer or credit card payment to pay for these services.
The scammer will then show you what they claim are problems and they'll say they can resolve the problems for a fee. Once the scammer has your attention, they'll often ask you to log on to your computer and download an application (for example, "TeamViewer" or "AweSun"). For example, "you must pay your account now or you'll lose connection immediately". The caller may also use scare tactics to create a sense of urgency.
#Fake text message block error update#
#Fake text message block error password#
If you have logged in to any accounts or apps using a password since downloading the app, you must change that account password. If you think you’ve already downloaded this app, we encourage you to perform a factory reset on your phone ASAP. Please do not click on the link, text, or call the number back, and refrain from downloading any apps that don’t come directly from the Apple or Google App store. This is not a genuine text message, and the app is suspected to be a form of malware, known as "Flubot".
The malware is mainly being spread by scam text messages, the content of which is changing all the time. If downloaded it can gain access to certain functions on your handset. Flubot is a malware disguised as an application or update.