Authorities warn of scammers posing as Nebraska DMV

Register your lawnmower? No, RMV warns of latest scam

No, the state does not want you to register your lawnmower with the RMV.

Authorities warn of scammers posing as Nebraska DMV

Several Nebraska law enforcement agencies are warning the public not to be victimized by scammers claiming to represent the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles in text messages.

FBI warns of phishing attacks impersonating US city, county officials

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that criminals are impersonating U.S. officials in phishing attacks targeting businesses and individuals who request city and county planning and zoning permits.

FBI Flags Phishing Campaign Collecting Planning and Zoning Permit Payments

A new planning and zoning permit phishing scam is raising concerns across the United States as cybercriminals impersonate city and county officials to trick individuals and businesses into paying fraudulent permit fees. The warning, issued by the FBI, highlights how attackers are exploiting publicly available government data to make phishing emails appear legitimate. The scam targets people who have active applications for planning and zoning pe…

FBI Phishing Alert Issued As Scammers Use Real Permit Data To Solicit Fake Fees

It has only been a week since the National Consumers League shared its annual report detailing how phishing is one the most common forms of fraud reported by Americans, and now the FBI has issued a warning regarding a new phishing tactic. The agency says that criminals are leveraging publicly available information to fool victims into paying

Phishing Scammers Impersonating City, County Officials, Demanding Payment: FBI

Scammers are impersonating local municipal officials around the country with seemingly legitimate phishing messages demanding payment for permits. The bad actors grab publicly available information and use them in their emails to fool their targets. The post Phishing Scammers Impersonating City, County Officials, Demanding Payment: FBI appeared first on Security Boulevard.