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Have you come across text messages containing a link to noortimer[.]com recently? Many people are wondering if it’s legitimate. The short answer is NO! Keep on reading for the full story.
Noortimer[.]com has appeared on our radar in at least two different types of text message phishing attacks.
We reported on Equifax text scams last week. Posing as Equifax, scammers falsely claim your credit score has dropped and prompt you to click on phishing links to “resolve” the issue. Noortimer[.]com was among the list of sample fake Equifax websites.
Many fake Equifax texts are still circulating this week. For example, we’ve detected and blocked the text message below 2,597 times between January 24 to January 30:
Besides fake Equifax texts, noortimer[.]com was also featured in phishing attempts from scammers impersonating the IRS.
As the 2024 tax season begins, many people have started to work on tax filing. Even if you haven’t started yet, chances are that you might receive emails or texts that claim to be from the IRS — watch out!
Note: The IRS won’t initiate contact with you by email, text messages, or social media!
Although noortimer[.]com is no longer accessible, there are still several scam red flags to be aware of:
For more tips on how to check if a website is safe to use, check out this article.
The truth is, there are lots of scams and scam sites on the internet and they’re getting even more difficult to detect with common sense alone. However, for an easy and reliable method of detecting and avoiding scam sites, check out Trend Micro ID Protection (for FREE!).
ID Protection can shield you from scams, fake and malware-infected websites, dangerous emails, phishing links, and lots more! If you come across something risky online, you’ll be alerted in real-time so you’ll know to stay well clear.
This article was published in collaboration with Trend Micro
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