Warning over rising text message scams

TDT | Manama

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The National Cybersecurity Center has issued a warning about an increasing number of cyber fraud attempts targeting citizens and residents through text messages impersonating official entities.

Scammers are reportedly tricking recipients into paying fees or providing personal and banking information.

According to the center, these fraudulent messages often contain fake links designed to closely resemble official websites, with the aim of stealing sensitive information or gaining access to bank accounts.

Caution

Authorities stressed the importance of exercising caution and advised against interacting with such messages or clicking on suspicious links.

The center reiterated that government agencies never request personal or banking information via text messages.