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.
New FBI Warning: Delete These Smishing Texts on iPhone and Android Now
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, contact the toll service's customer service phone number, and delete any smishing texts received."
Unpaid toll texts are scams, FBI and local authorities warn
The FBI and local authorities warn drivers about scam texts impersonating toll agencies, urging them not to click on links.
Getting texts about unpaid tolls? It's probably a scam. How to keep your info safe
The new system also brought more toll scam messages to the state. The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission released a fact sheet in August warning Ohioans of the text message scams. It also suspended all late fees, collections and vehicle registration holds for unpaid tolls to give drivers a grace period to adjust to the new toll system.
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,
Don’t click on those road toll texts, FBI warns
The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information.
FBI Announces a Fresh Warning About a ‘Smishing’ Scam
The FBI is advising people not to click on those road toll texts. It's received over 2,000 complaints this month alone.
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 malware.
FBI says iPhone, Android users need to delete these texts ASAP
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says an ongoing text messaging scam is targeting Android and iPhone users. According to the FBI, the scam -- known as smishing -- aims to steal personal and financial data from the target through claims of unpaid road tolls.
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(Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts
"Smishing" scams aim to compromise your data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're right.
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