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Smishing, scam and Rising Threat

TIME on MSN · 10h

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 recipients about an outstanding balance. “The scammy text might show a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe and include a link that takes you to a page to enter your bank or credit card info,

‘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.

Distractify on MSN · 15h

What Is a Smishing Text? Understanding the Rising Threat of SMS Phishing Scams

What is a smishing text? Learn how SMS phishing scams work, how to spot them, and the best ways to protect yourself from mobile fraud.

Apple, Android and scams

Associated Press News on MSN · 11h

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,

CNBC on MSN · 15h

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.

Entrepreneur on MSN · 10h

'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.

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Rapper Lil Yachty calls Black Lives Matter a 'scam,' BLM issues blistering response

Rapper Lil Yachty told cooking show host and influencer Quenlin Blackwell that he believes Black Lives Matter is a "scam" ...

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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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Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments

More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support ...

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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.

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Jury scam continues to target people in metro Atlanta

The Better Business Bureau of Atlanta says they have seen hundreds of victims with people losing $1000 or more.

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Don’t let Hong Kong’s latest anti-scam mascot, ‘despicable banana’, take a bite out of your savings

City’s financial watchdog launched a new public awareness campaign to combat rising scams, which defrauded residents of ...

ED Alleges Rs 1,000 Crore Liquor 'Scam' In TASMAC Operations In Tamil Nadu

The revelations followed extensive searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 6 across multiple ...

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Toll Road Text Scam in Full Speed: North Carolina attorney general warns of financial fraud attempts

Toll Road Text Scam in Full Speed: North Carolina attorney general warns of financial fraud attempts It was a surprise ...

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