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.
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 financial information,
‘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.
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.
Experts warns public of road toll text scam
SALT LAKE CITY — Experts are warning the public about an influx of road toll text messages that are actually a scam. The FBI warned in 2024 that it saw over 2,000 complaints about scam road toll texts in the span of about a month.
Toll road scammers continue to send ‘smishing’ texts: Don't click on these links
Scam texts demanding money for fake unpaid tolls are still circling from coast-to-coast. Watch out for these kinds of links in particular.
Got a text about an unpaid toll? Don't fall for the 'smishing' scam sweeping Florida
The toll pass scam has been seen elsewhere, but Florida, which has more toll roads of any state in the country, is particularly susceptible.
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 ...
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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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 ...
FBI gives warning to iPhone and Android users over ‘smishing’ texts
Smishing is a combination of SMS — a text message service — and phishing, which is a deceptive tactic used to steal people’s ...
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FBI’s warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now
The term “smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into providing confidential information. The FBI has issued ...
FBI issues warning on E-ZPass text scam: Delete texts on your iPhone, Android phone
FBI issues new warning of nationwide 'smishing' text scam from E-ZPass or other road toll collection service. Here's what to ...
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PSA: That Parking Fine SMS You Received Is Likely a Phishing Scam
If you've received an unexpected parking ticket or parking fine via SMS, it's highly likely to be a phishing scam. A fake ...
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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.