News, tips and guides about SMS and mobile telephony: plans, carriers, scams, security and good everyday habits on your phone.
A text message claims you've been listed on the FICP register or bounced a cheque with the Banque de France, and invites you to "contest" it. How to spot this scam, why it works so well, and the free ways to check your real situation.
The fake customs fee text is the most widespread scam in France. Here's why a charge of two or three euros is far more effective than a large sum, and how to react.
Crous grants, student housing, driving licence aid, health insurance: the fraudulent text messages targeting 18-25s in 2026, exactly how they work, and the habits that stop you losing a start-of-term payment.
Football clubs, parent associations, village festival committees: scammers are now targeting the volunteers who handle the cash and the contact lists. How to spot these text messages and protect your association's finances in 2026.
Self-employed workers receive far more fraudulent texts than average, because their number is public by obligation. Understanding the targeted scenarios (fake client, fake social security agency, fake supplier) and the settings that protect a business line.
MaPrimeRénov', mandatory energy performance certificates, building works funds: scammers are exploiting the housing sector's regulatory calendar to trap homeowners by text message. How to spot these messages and verify a renovation application.
