Scammers send unsolicited SMS and iMessage texts that include the recipient's first name and fabricated counts of photos or videos, with short links that lead to malicious .info domains.
high
behavioral
Describes the initial contact method and social-engineering details used in the scam.
Scammers use urgency and fear-based language such as 'Act now' or 'Final warning' to induce panic and target populations that may be more likely to trust such messages, including older adults.
high
behavioral
Describes the emotional-manipulation techniques and target demographics used by attackers.