How do I identify or recognise a possible SMS scam?
Upon receipt of a SMS, do look out for possible tell-tale signs of a spoofed SMS: (1) dubious message that often sounds too good to be true, (2) incorrect URL link, and (3) presence of a link (MINDEF/SAF no longer sends clickable links in SMSes.
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