How to spot a scam text

Scam texts try to rush or frighten you. Pausing is your best protection.

1. Pause. Don’t click, don’t reply, don’t send money.
2. Ask: was I expecting this message?
3. Look for pressure — “urgent”, “within 24 hours”, threats or fines.
4. Look for requests — money, codes, passwords, or bank details. Real banks never ask for these by text.
5. Look for links or attachments you weren’t expecting.
6. If it claims to be your bank, HMRC, Royal Mail, the NHS, the police, or a delivery company — check with them yourself, using a number or website you already trust.
7. Then delete the message.

Scams catch clever, careful people every day. Checking first is exactly the right thing to do.

From Kindred Compass — calm help when technology feels confusing. kindredcompass.co.uk