In January, the FTC flagged a smishing scam: a message that appears to be from a state road toll company that informs ...
The FBI is warning cell phone users about an increased "smishing" scam. The text message claim the users they owe road toll ...
Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into ...
Here's what to know about smishing scams, which involve fake text messages baiting to get personal information and access ...
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people ...
The FBI has alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake texts pretending to be from toll road services, delivery companies, or government agencies, saying the smishing scam is moving state to ...
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.
Cybercriminals are sending fake texts claiming unpaid tolls, tricking people into sharing personal information or downloading ...
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, ...