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 collection services. The FBI is instructing recipients to delete the messages and file a report.
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.
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
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,
This E-ZPass toll road scam is spreading, FBI warns. Here's what to know in Arizona
The FBI is warning about a smishing scam claiming you owe money on unpaid toll road feed. Here's what they say to do if you get the text messages.
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.
What is a smishing text? See examples as a text message scam targets 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.
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Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here’s what to do if you get one
The FTC suggests that anyone receiving the scam unpaid toll text message do the following: First, don’t click on any links. Whenever you receive a suspicious or unexpected text, it's best to not ...