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Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it
Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.
Highway toll text scams are on the rise, and Apple can't completely stop them
Highway text scams are a big problem that's continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on.
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.
'They Are Getting Victims to Pay': Toll Text Scams Are On the Rise and Apple and Android Appear Powerless Against It
More people than ever are receiving text messages warning them that if they don't pay their toll bill by a certain date, they could face a fine and lose their driver's license. These scams are not just more common — they're also claiming more victims and big phone companies like Apple and Google can't block them.
Fraud Alert: Don't click on those road toll texts as they're almost sure to be a scam
If you’ve received a text message stating you owe money for an unpaid toll or EZ Pass charge? It’s more than likely to be a scam. Here is what you should be doing instead after more than 2,000 FBI complaints were filed this month.
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.
That E-ZPass text is almost definitely a scam. Here's how to spot it.
E-ZPass and most other toll agencies do not send texts to non-account holders.
Colorado toll agency warns of 400% surge in text scams: "It's extremely frustrating"
When traveling in Colorado, using the toll lanes on most highways is often an easy way to get someplace faster. However, many ...
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Toll Road Text Scam in Full Speed: North Carolina attorney general warns of financial fraud attempts
The attorney general is warning people about a toll road texting scam. The way it works is that scammers send out a text with a link and click it, which can expose victims to financial fraud, allowing ...
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 ...
Insight Global Text Scam: What to Know About High Paying Job Message
The text claims to be a recruiter from the company, but the fraudsters are actually looking to steal your money.
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Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Whether you’ve driven on a toll road recently or not, you might’ve received a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls.
That text saying you owe a toll road fee is probably a scam transportation authorities warn
The scam tries to trick its victims by appearing as an attempt to collect a toll from a toll road agency such as EZ Pass.
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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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.