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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.
FasTrak text message scam taking its toll on users
While people are complaining about the FasTrak scam, it's a good rule of thumb to do this with any text message you receive asking for money.
Don't click on those road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
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.
Don’t click on those toll text messages. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam
The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information, such as credit or debit cards or bank accounts. They’re so-called smishing scams — a form of phishing that relies on SMS texts to trick people into sending money or share sensitive information.
It’s a Scam: FBI Warns Americans Not to Click Links in Road Toll Text Messages
The FBI is urging Americans to be cautious of scam road toll collection texts that have been circulating nationwide, with more than 2,000 complaints filed this month alone. These messages, […] The post It’s a Scam: FBI Warns Americans Not to Click Links in Road Toll Text Messages appeared first on Baller Alert.
What’s ‘smishing’? FBI warns of new wave of scam text messages
The FBI is warning people about another wave of bogus text-message scams targeting smartphone users. Last month, the New York State Thruway Authority warned about text messages telling people that they had unpaid tolls.
What is the FasTrak scam? Fake texts claim Californians owe money for unpaid tolls
California residents and others around the country have received fake text messages claiming they owe unpaid tolls and want ...
WNC drivers warned of scam texts falsely claiming to be from toll services
WLOS — A text scam involving toll fees is claiming victims throughout Western North Carolina. Many WNC drivers have reported ...
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The Easiest Ways to Spot an Unpaid Tolls Scam Text
Typically they will purport to come from one of the major tolling programs—the E-ZPass in the northeast, FasTrak in California ... card number to a scammer. As scams go, this one isn't very ...
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Officials warn about ongoing FasTrak scam as new versions continuously pop up
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There's a warning to local drivers about an ongoing scam involving FasTrak. All around the Bay Area, people have been getting texts warning them they owe money for an ...
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Money-seeking FasTrak text is a scam
If you’ve received a text message saying to pay your FasTrak lane tolls by a certain date to avoid a fine and keep your ...
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Police warn iPhone and Android users to immediately delete and report if you receive this text
Authorities in Massachusetts warned that even if the message looks to be from a 'legitimate agency', it shouldn't be trusted ...
List of Scam Texts Hitting Drivers Across the US
Millions of drivers nationwide are at risk of receiving the scam texts, which could steal personal information.
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Did you get a text from 407 ETR? Why it could be a scam and how to protect yourself
407 ETR is warning the public about a text scam campaign from hackers pretending to be their personnel. These texts would ...