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FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam

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, such as credit or debit cards or bank accounts.

Syracuse.com on MSN · 16h

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 tactic is known as “smishing” — a combination of “SMS (Short Message Service ice) and “phishing” — and it uses text messages to trick people into giving out sensitive personal information.

The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) … · 18h

What is a smishing text? See examples as a text message scam targets people over unpaid tolls

The text may have urgent language or appear from a legitimate source. That's by design, and it could be to your detriment.

Smishing, scam and Rising Threat

TIME on MSN · 18h

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 recipients about an outstanding balance. “The scammy text might show a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe and include a link that takes you to a page to enter your bank or credit card info,

‘Smishing’ scam texts are still a threat: What to know

The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.

Distractify on MSN · 22h

What Is a Smishing Text? Understanding the Rising Threat of SMS Phishing Scams

What is a smishing text? Learn how SMS phishing scams work, how to spot them, and the best ways to protect yourself from mobile fraud.

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Did you get a text about unpaid E-ZPass tolls? It's a scam. Here's what to do.

The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles warned Rhode Islanders this week of the ongoing scam, part of a "smishing" scheme ...

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NC Quick Pass scams can steal credit card, social security numbers, FBI warns

The real link for paying your NC Quick Pass bill can be found at secure.ncquickpass.com/#/Pay. Links included in scam texts ...

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