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Why the FastTrak toll road text scam is out of control and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it

The FastTrak toll text scam uses over 60,000 domain names and Apple and Android phone makers have been powerless to prevent it from hitting users everywhere.

AppleInsider · 19h

Highway toll text scams are on the rise, and Apple can't completely stop them

Highway text scams are a big problem that's continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on.

Entrepreneur on MSN · 16h

'They Are Getting Victims to Pay': Toll Text Scams Are On the Rise and Apple and Android Appear Powerless Against It

More people than ever are receiving text messages warning them that if they don't pay their toll bill by a certain date, they could face a fine and lose their driver's license. These scams are not just more common — they're also claiming more victims and big phone companies like Apple and Google can't block them.

WCCO Radio Minneapolis on M… · 17h

Fraud Alert: Don't click on those road toll texts as they're almost sure to be a scam

If you’ve received a text message stating you owe money for an unpaid toll or EZ Pass charge? It’s more than likely to be a scam. Here is what you should be doing instead after more than 2,000 FBI complaints were filed this month.

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Crime and Public Safety

Barnabas Jime took responsibility for his role, which authorities say involved others who actually posed as romantic ...

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First Alert Safety Check: How to avoid tax scams

Other ways to avoid tax scams include: Filing your taxes as early as possible. Watch for bad grammar or odd punctuation in ...

KCRG on MSN2d

Grandparent scams becoming a growing concern: ways to protect yourself

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Imagine getting a call saying your grandson or granddaughter is in jail, and the person on the ...

The New Zealand Herald10d

Discussing scam safety with your kids

That’s why it’s important to talk about online safety early. Hinde says these conversations ... and awareness when it comes to fraud or scams.” A good time to start is when a child needs ...

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Yoel Roth pushes for action on online scams amid scrutiny of Match Group

At SXSW, experts warn that online scams are reaching new levels of sophistication and that platforms must adapt.

Two in 3 customers want banks to reimburse scam victims; boost safety measures: Survey

"The '2024 Scams Impact Survey: India' reveals that two in three Indian consumers (66 per cent) think banks should always reimburse scam victims. Over half of consumers say better fraud detection (57 ...

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Are vitamins a scam?

Like: Look for third-party certification seals on the label, which indicate the product has undergone an independent review of safety and efficacy; USP and NSF are popular ones. And do your ...

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