Scam Alert - ‘Flubot’ Malware Scam
UPDATE: Please be aware of Linkt road toll scam
You may receive an sms asking you to pay an outstanding toll. Do not click on these links. Read more on our blog here
Flubot is malicious software (malware) that sends text messages with links to a victim’s phone. There has been a rapid escalation in incidents since August 2021, with Australians receiving scam text messages.
There are a large number of different types of Flubot text messages and scammers are updating them all the time. Current examples include URL links to fake postal/courier deliveries and the promise of voicemails or photos for you to review.
The most important thing to remember is to never click on a link that does not come from an official source and to always double check URLs in your text messages prior to clicking the link, as sometimes if may look like it’s coming from a provider than you know.
If in doubt, please call your provider, and always delete scam text messages that are sent to your phone. To find out more about the flubot malware scam and other scam alerts, head to scamwatch.gov.au.
