Cybersecurity

What to know: As robocalls get blocked, text messages could be next big thing for scammers

By Susan Tompor
Texting is a turning into a hot way for scammers to entice harried consumers and catch them off guard. — Dreamstime/TNS

The ongoing pandemic-related stress surely must be worth a free gift, bonus or some sort of discount somewhere.

Unfortunately, we're seeing an onslaught of texts promoting fake Covid-19-themed discounts and deals.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

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RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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