Scam texts target Texans: What smishing is and how to protect yourself from it
Officials continue to warn of smishing scams intended to steal people's personal information. The FBI alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake text messages pretending to be from toll road services,
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.
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,
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 road toll texts, FBI warns
The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information.
FBI Announces a Fresh Warning About a ‘Smishing’ Scam
The FBI is advising people not to click on those road toll texts. It's received over 2,000 complaints this month alone.
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Watch out for scam websites and text impersonating the IRS; how to spot the fakes
Also, watch out for scam texts claiming you qualify for a tax loophole or benefit. There are also scam texts that claim you're eligible for an economic stimulus payment. Zilberstein says that, thanks ...
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 ...
Before You Google A Business' Phone Number, Beware Of This Scam
Lost an Amazon package? Need to call your airline because your flight got canceled? Then you need to pay extra attention when ...
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California Shuts Down 26 Crypto Scam Sites Tied to $4.6 Million in Losses
California regulators have shut down 26 crypto scam websites tied to at least $4.6 million in consumer losses.
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California Government Shuts Down 26 Different Crypto Scam Websites, Uncovering $4,600,000 in Consumer Losses
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has shut down 26 cryptocurrency scam websites and ...
NC Quick Pass scams can steal credit card, social security numbers, FBI warns
The real link for paying your NC Quick Pass bill can be found at secure.ncquickpass.com/#/Pay. Links included in scam texts ...
New phishing scam targeting SNAP users amid uncertainty around federal programs
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new phishing scam is targeting people in need. The I-Team has been reporting on criminals trying to get ...
Here are three scams to avoid if you’re attending the NFL Draft in Green Bay
As excitement builds for the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ...
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.
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Miami Parking Authority removes QR codes from parking signs to prevent scams
The Miami Parking Authority has removed QR codes from parking signs citywide after reports of fraudulent stickers leading ...