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Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram

An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.

Yahoo · 10h

What's a smishing text? See examples as scam text messages target 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.

KHOU on MSN · 1d

'We don't send text messages' | Harris County Toll Road Authority warns about ramped up scams

But it never sends text messages requesting payment. "So, that's your first clue," HCTRA Assistant Director of Communications Tracy Jackson said. "If you get a text message from somebody claiming to be from HCTRA,

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The News Tribune · 1d

Text scam targeting WA drivers is back on the rise. Here’s what you should look out for

A new wave of Good To Go! scam texts is hitting Washington drivers, with more realistic URLs this time. Here’s what WSDOT wants you to know.

FOX News on MSN · 7h

FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing' scam targeting your phone

Hackers have set up over 10,000 fake websites to keep smishing scams going and target both iPhone and Android users with texts. Kurt the CyberGuy shares how to defend yourself.

Yahoo · 1d

FBI Warns of Latest Phone Scam and How to Protect Yourself

It's another day, and another scam. The FBI has sent out a warning about how to protect yourself from the latest "smishing" texts scam, which tries to trick cell phone users into thinking they have unpaid road tolls.

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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 ...

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Police warn iPhone users to report dangerous text message: ‘These scammers want to scare people’

“These scammers want to scare people into acting before thinking,” Sheriff Nick Cocchi said in a statement. Even if the caller ID appears to be from a legitimate agency, “it is likely spoofed using ...

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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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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, ...

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AG warns of fake NC Quick Pass toll texts; urges public to avoid engaging with scammers

IF YOU’VE RECEIVED A TEXT ABOUT AN UPAID TOLL, YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE.ATTORNEY GENERAL JEFF JACKSON SAYS HE’S ONE OF THEM.HE’S WARNING PEOPLE NOT ...

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.

SunPass text scams continue. Here's what to look for and how not to become a victim

Hundreds of fraudulent SunPass websites were shut down in February, but smishing attempts to get your personal info continue.

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