The Afterpay text scam is a form of “smishing” — phishing via text messages — where scammers impersonate Afterpay to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information, such as banking credentials or personal details.
These fraudulent messages often promise fake rewards (like a large credit or in-store balance) and include links to fake websites that resemble Afterpay or your bank’s portal. Clicking on these links puts your data and money at risk.
Common signs of an Afterpay text scam:
Urgent or Threatening Language: Scammers often use urgency, like “Immediate action required” or “Your account has been suspended.”
Suspicious Links: The text message may contain a link to a fraudulent website that looks like the official Afterpay website.
Poor Grammar and Spelling: Scammers usually make mistakes in their messages, including weird phrasing or typos.
Request for Personal Information: Afterpay would never ask for sensitive information (like your password, credit card details, etc.) through text.
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How the Scam Works
Scammers send a text claiming you have received unexpected Afterpay credit or need to verify your details.
The message might contain a link to a non-official site, often with a URL that looks similar to the real Afterpay website, but is not legitimate.
If you follow the link, you are asked to enter personal or banking information, which is then stolen and used for fraudulent activities.
Key Signs of the Scam
Promises of free or unexpected money, especially in large amounts.
Unofficial links or URLs that do not correspond to afterpay.com.
Spelling mistakes or poor grammar in the message.
Unsolicited verification codes or requests to update details, even if you do not have an Afterpay account.
What to Do If You Receive One
Do not click any links or provide personal information.
Ignore and delete suspicious messages, especially if you are not an Afterpay user.
If you have already clicked a link or entered any details, immediately contact your bank, change your passwords, and enable two-factor authentication.
Always check notifications or requests through the official Afterpay app or website only.
Staying Safe
Only interact with official company communications found in the app or on the company’s website.
Use unique, strong passwords for financial services.
Be extra cautious about sudden, urgent requests for information, even if the text appears to be from a known company.
Always verify suspicious texts by contacting the company using information from their official site, not the contact details provided in the message.
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