As scammers get more sophisticated with phishing and smishing scams hoping that you’ll click on a link that could install harmful malware on your device or worse, the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library reminds patrons that all official MPHPL text reminders will NEVER include a live link.
All MPHPL patron email reminders will ONLY continue to include our official Sirsi Catalog library link mphpl.ent.sirsi.net.
According to the United States Secret Service, phishing (email) and smishing (text message) are types of fraud schemes, which criminals use to elicit funds, credit card and personally identifiable information, or install malware on electronic devices. To learn more, on how to not become a victim, visit the United States Secret Service website article.
Caller ID Spoofing
Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Scammers often use neighbor spoofing, so it appears that an incoming call is coming from a local number or spoof a number from a company or a government agency that you may already know and trust. If you answer, they use scam scripts to try to steal your money or valuable personal information, which can be used in fraudulent activity.
Please know that MPHPL will ONLY contact you regarding library topics such as program registrations, or library materials and we will NEVER ask you for valuable personal information.
To learn more about Caller ID Spoofing, visit the Federal Communications Commission website.