F-Secure writes in their blog about SMS spam that some Finnish mobile phone users have received. Message contains Finnish text that translates as "Video message, click" with a link to website (other variants may exist). If opened, the link directs user to "Mobile Tube" service. On the bottom of the page fine print in Finnish says that "the user has accepted a premium rate service, and if he wishes, he can cancel the contract".
"The scam works if the user has a WAP access point enabled, as is per default with most operators. The scammers will get the necessary information for billing just by having the user click a link and visiting the web page."
F-Secure reported of similar scam in their blog in July. However, this is the first time such thing appears in Finnish language.
"So whenever you see unexpected links via SMS, just delete the message and do not click them. If you clicked on a link, check if the page has an unsubscribe link. If it does, unsubscribe from the service and then file a complaint to your phone operator if you are billed by the premium service vendor", F-Secure guides.
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