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Mortimer256 -  
 Kevin -
Hello
I received a photo with a link starting with
https://mmsp.onoffapp.net/
Is it fraudulent and what scam is it related to, how do they operate?
Thank you

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Xileh Posted messages 20156 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 476
 
Hello,

Frequently, this kind of link is used to hide a premium-rate number....

In short, just like with emails, when we receive an MMS or SMS from an unknown source, we refrain from opening it and even more so from clicking on any links it contains...

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We're quite at ease among assassins. (E.Cioran)
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Mortimer256
 
Thank you for your response,
Actually, it's a photo that a woman I contacted once she posted her number on a site (M/F) sent me following text exchanges
I wonder if there is and how the scam process works if it is one.
Best regards
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Xileh Posted messages 20156 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 476 > Mortimer256
 
In some cases, if one calls back/responds to the SMS, it is automatically redirected to a premium-rate number...

In other cases, the person uses this to limit the ability to trace the source... This can be a way to protect oneself... but it can also hide other schemes to come...

In short, be cautious...
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Mortimer256 > Xileh Posted messages 20156 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention  
 
Thank you and have a nice day.
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Flo > Mortimer256
 

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