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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.

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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.

USA TODAY · 1d

This E-ZPass toll road scam is spreading, FBI warns. Here's what to know in Arizona

The FBI is warning about a smishing scam claiming you owe money on unpaid toll road feed. Here's what they say to do if you get the text messages.

Smishing, scam and Rising Threat

TIME on MSN · 21h

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 · 1d

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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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.

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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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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 ...

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