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, ...
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people ...
Watch out, America: the FBI reports over 2,000 complaints about scam road toll texts this month, and advises against ...
Scammers have stolen thousands of dollars from Georgians with the faked Peach Pass texts, but the FBI believes the actual ...
The woman said a fake FBI agent told her hackers got into her account. He said the money would be safe in a Bitcoin machine.
The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams.
While Michigan doesn't have toll roads, the scam still targeted residents, especially those who recently traveled through ...
Scams that target elderly people are far more common than you might expect. Thousands of seniors fall victim to financial ...
Report romance scams to the FTC, the platform where the scam occurred, and consider contacting AARP's fraud helpline or the FBI. The Federal Trade Commission has reported more than 64,000 romance ...
The FBI and local authorities warn drivers about scam texts impersonating toll agencies, urging them not to click on links.
But a bill proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and under consideration in the State Legislature would train bank tellers and other ...
Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into ...