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.
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.
FBI’s warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now
Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into providing confidential info.
Got a text about an unpaid toll? Don't fall for the 'smishing' scam sweeping Florida
The toll pass scam has been seen elsewhere, but Florida, which has more toll roads of any state in the country, is particularly susceptible.
What is smishing? FBI issues new warning about E-ZPass text scam. Here's what to know
FBI issues new warning about nationwide 'smishing' text scam from E-ZPass about fraudulent 'outstanding toll amounts.' Here's what you need to know
Receiving texts about unpaid tolls in Colorado? It's a scam. Here's what to know
Pueblo law enforcement and Colorado transportation officials are sounding the alarm about scam texts claiming the recipient has unpaid toll bills.
Don’t click on those toll text messages. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam
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. They’re so-called smishing scams — a form of phishing that relies on SMS texts to trick people into sending money or share sensitive information.
Don't click on those road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month
Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scheme
The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information.
FBI warns of rising toll text scam
FBI Atlanta says the scam is only getting worse.
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.
A massive SMS toll fee scam is sweeping the US – here’s how to stay safe, according to the FBI
US smishing scam claims that unpaid toll service fees are due SMS messages include a bogus link to make an online payment ...
What is ‘Smishing’ and Why is the FBI Recommending You Delete iPhone and Android Text Messages That Say This
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FBI Warns of Latest Phone Scam and How to Protect Yourself
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NC Quick Pass scams can steal credit card, social security numbers, FBI warns
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Text scam targeting WA drivers is back on the rise. Here’s what you should look out for
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NC Quick Pass Outstanding Toll Payments Text Messages: Is it real or fake? All you may want to know
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