Apple, Android and scam

Don't click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam
The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information.
Why the FastTrak toll road text scam is out of control and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it
The FastTrak toll text scam uses over 60,000 domain names and Apple and Android phone makers have been powerless to prevent it from hitting users everywhere.
'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 could face a fine and lose their driver's license. These scams are not just more common — they're also claiming more victims and big phone companies like Apple and Google can't block them.
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.
Highway toll text scams are on the rise, and Apple can't completely stop them
Highway text scams are a big problem that's continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on.
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Don’t click that link! Government warns of new text scam
Watch out for that text — it could cost you more than just a toll. Scammers posing as toll bill collectors are blasting ...
FBI issues new warning on E-ZPass text scam: Delete texts on your iPhone, Android phone
FBI issues new warning on nationwide "smishing" text scam from E-ZPass or other road toll collection service. Here's what to ...
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A warning about a text message scam, asking for payment of speeding fines
Canterbury police say they're aware of scam texts that include a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police. They say police do not issue speeding fines via text, and urge people NOT to click on ...
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The Easiest Ways to Spot an Unpaid Tolls Scam Text
Scam texts will almost always have non-clickable URLs, with weird instructions either telling you to copy and paste the address into your browser, or to respond to the text with a Y, and then ...
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That text saying you owe a toll road fee is probably a scam transportation authorities warn
The chorus of authorities warning about a popular text message scam has grown as fake toll road texts continue to attack consumers. The scam tries to trick its victims by appearing as an attempt ...
How to spot a fake E-ZPass message as toll text scams become more sophisticated
The texts from E-ZPass seem official, but there are often easy ways to determine that someone is trying to steal your money.
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Got a bank transfer alert text? It might be a scam; here’s what to do
If you didn't authorize please visit (link here) to cancel now.' Is this a scam text? Should I be worried?" Excellent question, Jane! Your caution is commendable, and, yes, you should be concerned ...