Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.
FBI investigates rising Peach Pass scam claiming unpaid tolls
The FBI is investigating the rise in a scam text being sent out to Georgians saying they owe money for their Peach Pass.
Don’t click on those road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month. 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.
FBI warns: Don’t fall for this unpaid tolls smishing scam
Cybercriminals are sending fake texts claiming unpaid tolls, tricking people into sharing personal information or downloading malware.
FBI Atlanta Warns of Smishing Scam Regarding Peach Pass
Since March 1, the number of complaints to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center reporting smishing texts from Georgia’s electronic toll collection system, Peach Pass, has jumped dramatically.
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.
FBI Warns Americans to Immediately Delete ‘Smishing’ from Their Phones
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is sounding the alarm. Despite sounding like some innocuous TikTok trend, the FBI is issuing a stern warning — and some directives — to Americans about waves of "smishing" attacks that are targeting swaths of people.
FBI Warns of Latest Phone Scam and How to Protect Yourself
The FBI has sent out a warning about how to protect yourself from the latest "smishing" texts scam, which tries to trick cell phone users into thinking they have unpaid road tolls. So, what is "smishing?
Movieguide6h
The FBI Needs You to Delete This Text Immediately
The FBI is warning the public how to stay safe amid numerous reports of scam texts that lead phone owners to think ...
Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here’s what to do if you get one
The FTC suggests that anyone receiving the scam unpaid toll text message do the following: First, don’t click on any links. Whenever you receive a suspicious or unexpected text, it's best to not ...
Northwest Georgia News1d
FBI Atlanta Reports High Number Of Complaints Regarding Peach Pass Smishing Scheme
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported Thursday that since the beginning of March the center has received a host ...
TwinCities.com16y
FBI reports Internet crime reached all-time high in 2007
According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report: The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 206,884 complaints of crimes perpetrated over the Internet during 2007. Of the complaints ...
CU Boulder News & Events8y
Online Scams
CU Police and The Internet Crime Complaint Center offer the following tips: For more Internet crime prevention tips, see the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website. If you have ...