The FBI is warning cell phone users about an increased "smishing" scam. The text message claim the users they owe road toll ...
The text may have urgent language or appear from a legitimate source. That's by design, and it could be to your detriment.
The latest FBI warning includes toll scams, but adds bogus messages from package delivery companies, Forbes reports. The ...
Here's what to know about smishing scams, which involve fake text messages baiting to get personal information and access ...
The FBI has alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake texts pretending to be from toll road services, delivery companies, or government agencies, saying the smishing scam is moving state to ...
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people ...
FBI issues new warning of nationwide 'smishing' text scam from E-ZPass or other road toll collection service. Here's what to know about these scams ...
The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams.
The FBI defines "smishing" as “a social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals." ...
A phishing scam is going around that could put many Texans' personal information at risk. Here's what to know.
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, ...
Smishing texts are fraudulent messages sent via SMS (Short Message Service) or text messaging with the intent to trick recipients into revealing personal information, such as passwords ...