SMS Submission

Submit a Suspicious Text Message

Report smishing (SMS phishing) attempts to help us build better detection systems. Your contribution helps protect millions from text message scams.

What to Submit

SMS Types We Collect

✓Fake package delivery notifications
✓Bank account security alerts
✓IRS/tax scam messages
✓Prize or lottery winning notices
✓Fake job offers or payment requests
✓Account verification or password reset scams
✓COVID-19 or health-related scams

Your Privacy is Protected

All phone numbers, names, addresses, and personal information are automatically anonymized before being added to the dataset.

Smishing on the Rise

Text message scams increased by 174% in 2024, with average losses of $2,100 per victim.

Your submission helps combat this growing threat.

Submission Tips

• Copy the exact message text
• Include any suspicious links
• Note the sender's number (optional)
• Submit one message per form
• Screenshots are welcome via email

Common Smishing Examples

"USPS: Your package is awaiting delivery. Update your address: [link]"

"Bank Alert: Suspicious activity on your account. Verify immediately: [link]"

"You've won $5,000! Claim your prize here: [link]"

Message Details

Text Message Content *

Required • Minimum 10 characters • Copy and paste the full message

Your Information (Optional)

Your Email

Optional • We may contact you if we have questions about this submission

Display Name

Optional • For recognition on our contributor leaderboard

Optional Details (Helps with Analysis)

Sender's Phone Number

Include country code if known. This will be anonymized.

Date & Time Received

When did you receive this message?

Suspicious Links/URLs

Comma-separated list of URLs. Do not click on suspicious links!

Safety Reminder

Do not click on any links in suspicious messages. Do not reply to the sender. Do not provide personal information. Just copy the text and submit it here.

By submitting this message, you confirm that you are contributing to an open-source research dataset and understand that the anonymized data will be released under the ODC-BY-NC license. All personal information will be automatically redacted before publication.

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What Happens Next?

Your message is automatically scanned and all phone numbers and personal info are redacted

AI models analyze the content, URLs, and patterns to categorize the threat type

The anonymized SMS is added to the public dataset for AI training

Mobile carriers and security companies use this data to block similar smishing attempts

Also Report to Your Carrier

In addition to submitting here, forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM). This helps carriers block the sender.

• AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon: Forward to 7726
• FTC: Forward to spam@uce.gov
• Report online: ReportFraud.ftc.gov