caution! Check your spam box!
Be sure to check your spam box!
We receive a variety of text messages every day. But some of them are unwanted spam messages. Spam messages are mostly used as advertisements or phishing attacks and can cause damage.
Why it’s important to check your spam folder: 스팸 문자함
Important messages may be missed. Inaccurate spam filters can cause important messages to end up in the spam box.
You may become vulnerable to phishing attacks. Spam messages may contain malicious links or files, which may lead to personal information leakage or damage.
Tips for checking your spam box:
Strengthen your spam filters in your phone settings. 윤과장의 소소한 일상 이야기
Check your spam box regularly.
Never click on messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
Report suspicious phishing attack messages.
What kind of messages could be in your spam box?
Delivery notification: Delivery notification messages for products ordered from online shopping malls may be classified as spam.
Coupon and event information: Coupon or event information messages provided by the site or app you signed up for may be classified as spam.
Financial transaction notification: Financial transaction notification messages sent by banks or credit card companies may be classified as spam.
Public institution notifications: Notification messages from government or public institutions may be classified as spam.
How to clean out your spam inbox:
Select and delete all spam messages.
Use the ‘Mark as spam’ feature to block spam messages.
Use the ‘unsubscribe’ feature to block messages from specific sender numbers.
caution:
Please check the contents of all spam messages before deleting them.
Before using the call blocking function, check whether the calling number is a legitimate calling number.
Be sure to check your spam box regularly so you don’t miss any important messages!
Organizations and sites related to spam text messages:
Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA):
Telecommunications Agency (TTA): [Invalid URL removed]
Electronic Financial Supervisory Service (FSC):
How to report spam texts:
Report to ‘118’ via text message on your mobile phone
Report online at KISA site
Report online at TTA site
Prevent phishing attacks:
Never click on links from unknown or suspicious sources.
Access by directly entering the address of the site or app you are using.
Be cautious of messages asking for personal information.
Use the latest version of your security program.
To use the internet safely, check your spam box carefully!