The sneaky E-Z Pass toll scam you need to watch out for
The Ohio Turnpike issued a warning on YouTube about EZ Pass fraud in March. The scammers have reportedly used AI to change ...
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 ...
Officials issue more warnings about scam texts demanding toll payments
WASHINGTON — State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts ...
What Is ‘Smishing’ and Why Is the FBI Recommending You Delete iPhone and Android Text Messages That Say This
The FBI is warning cell phone users about an increased "smishing" scam. The text message claim the users they owe road toll ...
Scam texts target Texans: What smishing is and how to protect yourself from it
Here's what to know about smishing scams, which involve fake text messages baiting to get personal information and access ...
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FBI warns of ‘smishing’ scams targeting smartphone users
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people ...
New FBI Warning: Delete These Smishing Texts on iPhone and Android Now
In its latest statement, the FBI advises: "If you receive one of these texts, the following is suggested: File a complaint with the IC3, check your account using the toll service's legitimate website, ...
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 ...
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FBI says don't fall for those road toll ‘smishing' scam texts
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.