FBI, smishing and phishing scam

FBI warns of dangerous new ‘smishing' scam targeting your phone
Hackers have set up over 10,000 fake websites to keep smishing scams going and target both iPhone and Android users with texts. Kurt the CyberGuy shares how to defend yourself.
FBI warns of ‘smishing’ scams targeting smartphone users
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people into giving out sensitive information
FBI gives warning to iPhone and Android users over ‘smishing’ texts
Smishing is a combination of SMS — a text message service — and phishing, which is a deceptive tactic used to steal people’s personal information
Did you get a text about unpaid Texas toll bill? FBI says to delete these smishing texts
A phishing scam is going around that could put many Texans' personal information at risk. Here's what to know.
FBI issues warning on E-ZPass text scam: Delete texts on your iPhone, Android phone
FBI issues new warning of nationwide 'smishing' text scam from E-ZPass or other road toll collection service. Here's what to know about these scams
FBI says iPhone, Android users need to delete these texts ASAP
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says an ongoing text messaging scam is targeting Android and iPhone users. According to the FBI, the scam -- known as smishing -- aims to steal personal and financial data from the target through claims of unpaid road tolls.
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.
What is ‘Smishing’ and Why is the FBI Recommending You Delete iPhone and Android Text Messages That Say This
The FBI defines "smishing" as “a social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to
A massive SMS toll fee scam is sweeping the US – here’s how to stay safe, according to the FBI
US smishing scam claims that unpaid toll service fees are due SMS messages include a bogus link to make an online payment ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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‘Smishing’ scam texts are still a threat: What to know
The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.
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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 ...
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PSA: That Parking Fine SMS You Received Is Likely a Phishing Scam
If you've received an unexpected parking ticket or parking fine via SMS, it's highly likely to be a phishing scam. A fake ...