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The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) … · 20h

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.

Syracuse.com on MSN · 18h

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

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."

Smishing, scam and Rising Threat

TIME on MSN · 20h

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 recipients about an outstanding balance. “The scammy text might show a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe and include a link that takes you to a page to enter your bank or credit card info,

‘Smishing’ scam texts are still a threat: What to know

The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.

Distractify on MSN · 1d

What Is a Smishing Text? Understanding the Rising Threat of SMS Phishing Scams

What is a smishing text? Learn how SMS phishing scams work, how to spot them, and the best ways to protect yourself from mobile fraud.

Huron Daily Tribune on MSN1h

Northstar bank warns customers of scam text messages

Northstar bank alerted customers about fraudulent text messages with scam links. The bank advises to not click the links and ...

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FBI Warns of Latest Phone Scam and How to Protect Yourself

The FBI is warning people about the latest phone scam and giving advice on how to tell it's fake. It's another day, and ...

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Columbus warns residents of parking ticket text scam

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The City of Columbus has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent text messages circulating among ...

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That text message asking you to pay a North Carolina highway toll? Ignore it. Here’s why.

The N.C. Attorney General and Turnpike Authority warn that a nationwide scam is hitting phones in North Carolina.

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Insight Global Text Scam: What to Know About High Paying Job Message

The text claims to be a recruiter from the company, but the fraudsters are actually looking to steal your money.

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'They Are Getting Victims to Pay': Toll Text Scams Are On the Rise and Apple and Android Appear Powerless Against It

More people than ever are receiving text messages warning them that if they don't pay their toll bill by a certain date, they ...

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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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