The FBI has raised an alarm over scam texts posing as state road toll collection agencies, with over 2,000 complaints reported recently. These scams, known as smishing, attempt to extract sensitive financial information under the false pretense of unpaid tolls, threatening fines or license suspensions. The texts are spreading across various states using similar language. The FBI urges recipients to report these messages to their IC3 internet crime complaint center and recommended deleting them. With thousands of domains linked to these threats, cybersecurity experts warn of a widespread issue affecting multiple regions.
The FBI has issued a warning about scam texts pretending to be from road toll collection agencies, urging recipients not to share financial information.
These smishing scams are using elaborate tactics to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information, posing as legitimate toll agencies with alarming messages.
Cybersecurity experts indicate that over 10,000 domains have been registered by scammers, affecting users across at least 10 U.S. states and Canada.
The FBI recommends individuals file a complaint with their IC3 internet crime complaint center if they receive these scam texts, and to delete them immediately.
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