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smishing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of identity theft committed by means of a malicious link that is contained within a text message.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Blend of SMS + phishing.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 簡訊釣魚 /简讯钓鱼 (jiǎnxùn diàoyú) — text message scam
  • Dutch: smishing — text message scam
  • French: smishing — text message scam
  • Japanese: スミッシング (sumisshingu) — text message scam
  • Korean: 스미싱 (seumising) — text message scam
  • Swedish: smishing — text message scam