HIGH · SMS · 5/9/2026
Fake MTN “data bonus” SMS phishing
SMS messages claiming “Congratulations! Click to claim your 20GB MTN bonus” direct users to lookalike pages that harvest MoMo, bank app and Apple ID credentials.
What it looks like
Warning signs
- mtn-bonusclaim.com, mymtn-rewards.net or any non-official domain
- Shortened bit.ly / cutt.ly URLs
- Urgency tactics: “expires in 6 hours”
What to do
Defenses
- 1Only check MTN promos via the official myMTN app or *131# USSD.
- 2Block sender on Android and report to the carrier’s anti-fraud line.
- 3Enable Antivirus.com Web Shield to auto-block known phishing domains.
Region
Where this is active
Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda
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