FBI, scam and smishing

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 warns against responding to scam text messages about highway toll collection
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.
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.
'We don't send text messages' | Harris County Toll Road Authority warns about ramped up scams
But it never sends text messages requesting payment. "So, that's your first clue," HCTRA Assistant Director of Communications Tracy Jackson said. "If you get a text message from somebody claiming to be from HCTRA,
Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.
Don’t click on those road toll texts. Nevada officials warn about 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,
Text scam targeting WA drivers is back on the rise. Here’s what you should look out for
A new wave of Good To Go! scam texts is hitting Washington drivers, with more realistic URLs this time. Here’s what WSDOT ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.