Did you receive a text from the IRS saying you qualify for a $1,400 check? Watch out for this scam
Americans are being warned to be on the lookout for a phishing scheme that seeks to steal people’s personal information.
The sneaky E-Z Pass toll scam you need to watch out for
The Ohio Turnpike issued a warning on YouTube about EZ Pass fraud in March. The scammers have reportedly used AI to change ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Did you get a text about an unpaid toll in Louisiana? You're not alone. How to avoid scam
A new phishing scam in the form of a text message regarding outstanding toll payments is circulating. Here's what to know and how to avoid scams.
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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FBI warns of ‘smishing’ scams targeting smartphone users
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people ...
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 ...
Did you get a text about unpaid Texas toll bill? FBI says to delete these smishing texts
A phishing scam is going around that could put many Texans' personal information at risk. Here's what to know.