Report Smishing

APWG's member responders and researchers and their applications are eager to review any malicious SMS or text messages you receive. The information you provide will be used to track and block the sender and reduce future victimizations.

Upload a Malicious SMS/Text Message

  1. Visit this web page on your mobile device.

  2. Take a screenshot of the message on your phone. NOTE: Your entire screen will be copied. Ensure sensitive data is not displayed before doing this step.

    • Android: Hold the power and the down volume buttons for a few seconds.

    • iPhone: Press the Side button and the Volume Up buttons at the same time.

  3. Drag-and-drop the screenshot to the “image” box below.

  4. Copy the message as a text and paste it into the “text” box below.

  • (optional) Choose your mobile carrier from the “Carrier” list or add a new one.

  • (optional) Copy or enter the caller-ID number displayed on the screen of your mobile for this message.

  1. Please humor the captcha.

  2. Click “Submit”.

  3. Enjoy the happy successful submission animation.

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