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Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam
State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information,
This E-ZPass toll road scam is spreading, FBI warns. Here's what to know in Arizona
The FBI is warning about a smishing scam claiming you owe money on unpaid toll road feed. Here's what they say to do if you get the text messages.
Why the FastTrak toll road text scam is out of control and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it
The FastTrak toll text scam uses over 60,000 domain names and Apple and Android phone makers have been powerless to prevent it from hitting users everywhere.
Experts warns public of road toll text scam
SALT LAKE CITY — Experts are warning the public about an influx of road toll text messages that are actually a scam. The FBI warned in 2024 that it saw over 2,000 complaints about scam road toll texts in the span of about a month.
Toll road scammers continue to send ‘smishing’ texts: Don't click on these links
Scam texts demanding money for fake unpaid tolls are still circling from coast-to-coast. Watch out for these kinds of links in particular.
FBI warns: Don’t fall for this unpaid tolls smishing scam
Cybercriminals are sending fake texts claiming unpaid tolls, tricking people into sharing personal information or downloading malware.
What Is a Smishing Scam and How to Stay Safe
In January, the FTC flagged a smishing scam: a message that appears to be from a state road toll company that informs ...
Residents in Milford, New Hampshire getting charged for phones they didn't order in new scam
Residents in Milford have found themselves on the receiving end of a scam that charges them for cellphones they didn't order.
Scam Alert: Unpaid toll text scam targeting ‘massive number of people’ in NC
Local, state and national authorities are warning smartphone users about a surge in unpaid toll text scams asking for money ...
Rapper Lil Yachty calls Black Lives Matter a ‘scam’ — and org hits back
Rapper Lil Yachty told cooking show host and influencer Quenlin Blackwell that Black Lives Matter (BLM) “was literally a scam” on an episode of her popular YouTube show.
New phishing scam targeting SNAP users amid uncertainty around federal programs
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new phishing scam is targeting people in need. The I-Team has been reporting on criminals trying to get ...
Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments
More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support ...
East Bay man sentenced to federal prison in $840,363 romance scam
Barnabas Jime took responsibility for his role, which authorities say involved others who actually posed as romantic ...
A Fake Elon Musk Promises 90% Off Electricity Bills In New Scam
If you get a message promising you 90% off your electricity bills using a gadget supposedly invented by Elon Musk, it really ...