Officials issue warnings about smishing scam

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. 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,
Warning Issued for USPS Scam Text: What to Look Out For
Consumers are now being scammed by text messages claiming that a USPS package is undeliverable due to an invalid ZIP code. The fraudulent links in smishing texts may install malware or redirect users to fake websites that harvest sensitive data, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
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.
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 ...
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Triangle family warns others about lost pet scam calls: 'It was very hurtful'
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- SPCA Wake is warning the community about a scam targeting pet owners. Staff told ABC11 scammers are finding pet owner's phone numbers on social media and message boards, and ...
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Too good to be true? Viral Threads post warns of rental scam
Her post on social media platform Threads, which has since gone viral, prompted others to come forward with similar ...
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Residents warned of text scam involving unpaid turnpike tolls
Authorities are warning residents of a scam involving texts claiming they have unpaid turnpike tolls. According to a post on ...
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Post Office Warns Of Social Media Parcel Scam
The Bermuda Post Office warned the public about a scam social media post falsely claiming lost parcels are for sale. A ...
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Bisbee warns residents of scam involving ransom for fake kidnappings
Bisbee residents are being scammed via phone by people claiming to be affiliated with Mexican drug cartels.
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Tyler police warns of Facebook scam post circulating on social media
Later, they change the post to promote a deal or free money ... Officials urge people to be careful and not fall for these scams. -- Harrell can be reached at [email protected].
TikTok account impersonating Indonesian bank promotes 'scam' loan offer
As economic uncertainty was forecast to dampen the usual surge in consumer spending seen in Muslim-majority Indonesia during ...
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Scammers are stealing personal information with online document converters, FBI warns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Denver Field Office is warning that free websites used for converting or combining documents could be scams that steal personal information and download malware ...