smishing, scam and road tolls

Did you receive a text about unpaid road toll bills? What to know about the scam
An SMS scam claiming people owe money for FastTrak Lane tolls has resurfaced. Here's what to know in Missouri and how to report the scam texts.
Pa. Turnpike officials warn about new smishing scam involving ‘unpaid tolls’
“Smishing,” or SMS (Short Message Service) phishing, is when scammers try to obtain your personal information via a text message. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the text might include a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe, as well as a link.
E-ZPass customers in multiple states warned about smishing scam texts
Authorities in states that use E-ZPass to pay tolls have warned drivers about smishing texts asking them to click on links so they divulge personal and financial information.
Did you get a text about unpaid E-ZPass tolls? It's likely a scam, state officials warn.
State officials are advising New Yorkers not to be fooled by a multistate text messaging scam alleging motorists have unpaid E-ZPass tolls and are at risk of "excessive late fees" unless they click on a fraudulent link.
Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass toll scam texts
If you receive a text message claiming you need to pay your E-ZPass or FasTrak tolls, don’t rush to pay — it could be a scam. In an influx of text messages delivered to Capital Region residents over the past few months,
VDOT warning of new toll scam texts
WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. The texts claim you have an overdue balance and demand you pay up or face fees. Federal prosecutors in N.Y. officially move to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case I've been to 3 Bavarian-style villages in the US.
Don't Fall for This Delivery Scam: Fake India Post SMS is Circulating; Know the Truth
Fact Check has debunked this message, confirming that India Post never sends such messages requesting users to update their ...
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SCAM ALERT: Fake SMS demands toll payments from New Yorkers, impersonates E-ZPass
New Yorkers are receiving fraudulent SMS messages demanding urgent toll payments, tricking recipients into clicking malicious ...
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Public urged to be alert to new SMS scam messages
Police said efforts to educate the elderly have led to a significant drop in the number of so-called “Guess Who” phone scams ...
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Tired of SunPass scam text messages? Florida just shut down 100s of fraudulent sites
This scam is called "smishing," and this version of the SMS scam is a new one that the FBI issued a warning about last April. The Federal Trade Commission issued a new warning about it in January.
New E-ZPass scam targeting congestion pricing drivers with fake texts
A new SMS texting scam is targeting New York drivers, claiming that they owe an unpaid toll bill after driving through the ...
Myanmar’s scam centers require a global response
“Pig butchering” cyberscams cost Americans billions. A coordinated strategy is needed to stop them.
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New registry to clamp down on scam text messages
The Commission for Communications Regulation is setting up an SMS Sender ID Registry to identify legitimate organisations in ...
Scam texts to be blocked as watchdog unveils text-messaging register
A new front in the war on scammers is to be opened later this year when communications watchdog ComReg rolls out a ...
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iPhone smishing scam explained as Chinese cybercriminals force FBI to respond
If you live in the US, then chances are you've heard of a nasty new scam going round. The 'smishing' con - in which victims ...