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 ...
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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 ...
What’s ‘smishing’? FBI warns of new wave of scam text messages
The latest FBI warning includes toll scams, but adds bogus messages from package delivery companies, Forbes reports. The ...
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What Is Smishing and How Can You Guard Against It?
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 ...
Receiving texts about unpaid tolls in Colorado? It's a scam. Here's what to know
Pueblo law enforcement and Colorado transportation officials are sounding the alarm about scam texts claiming the recipient has unpaid toll bills.
Got a text about an unpaid toll? Don't fall for the 'smishing' scam sweeping Florida
Known as "smishing," people across Florida and the U.S. are receiving scam text message about paying back fake unpaid toll ...
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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NC Quick Pass scams can steal credit card, social security numbers, FBI warns
More "smishing" scams surrounding North Carolina's toll payment program, NC Quick Pass, are apparently circulating throughout the state. Google searches for queries like "NC Quick Pass scams ...
Scammers using AI to create fake IRS sites. Here's other scams to watch out for.
As the deadline to file gets closer, cybersecurity experts warn, you're even more likely to be targeted by scammers. You ...