That unpaid highway toll text message is a scam
Online scammers are constantly evolving their tactics and methods, but one approach has gained popularity in recent months: ...
FBI issues new alert over phishing SMS scam about unpaid road tolls
In April 2024, the FBI warned US citizens about an ongoing smishing (or SMS phishing) campaign spreading unsolicited requests to pay for nonexistent road tolls. Now, ...
INDOT warns about ongoing toll text message scam
A pervasive text message scam involving unpaid tolls drew a response this week from the Indiana Department of Transportation.
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How Red Lion borough lost $65,000 to a phishing scam — and how you can protect yourself
An Indiana woman faces felony charges in connection with an alleged phishing scheme that resulted in the theft of more than ...
FBI Warns Against Falling For Scam Text Messages About Toll Roads
The issue has become so widespread that the FBI put out a warning after receiving more than 2000 complaints in one month.
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 ...
Smishing for information? Scam text messages taking their toll on people
The scam involves people getting a text message that tells them they owe money. If you get one, don't click on the link.
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.
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Phishing campaign impersonates Booking .com, delivers a suite of credential-stealing malware
Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing ...