US EditionToll Road Text Scams Are in Overdrive. How to Spot Them
- The Federal Trade Commission and various state officials, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, warn about an increase in toll road scam texts claiming unpaid balances and threatening penalties if not addressed.
- Scammers use smishing techniques to deceive people into providing personal information, risking identity theft.
- Experts suggest that these scams create a false sense of urgency to trick individuals into revealing sensitive data.
- Researchers note that these scams are on the rise as individuals shift from calls to texts in their daily communication.
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Community Alert: Pasco Sheriff's Office Warns Of Rising Toll Scams
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a rise in toll scams targeting unsuspecting drivers. These scams, often arriving via text message or email, attempt to trick victims into paying fictitious toll charges or divulging personal information. The fraudulent messages… Community Alert: Pasco Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Rising Toll Scams
'Do not respond': Illinois Tollway issues warning amid spike in scam text messages
Across Illinois, drivers are receiving text messages claiming to be from the Illinois Tollway accusing them of “toll evasion” or having unpaid tolls. “These are phishing text scams. Do not respond or provide payment information,” the Illinois Tollway wrote on social media Friday. The messages warn drivers they need to pay either immediately or within a certain time frame before the fees increase and are reported to DMVs. The texts mirror phishin…
Scam 'toll road fine' mobile messages spreading through North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Since at least early January, North Dakotans have been receiving text messages warning them they face increased late fees or worse if they don't pay their unpaid toll road fees and fines. Wait a minute — North Dakota doesn't have any toll roads, right? Exactly, say state law enforcement agencies and the North Dakota Department of Transportation. One variation of the scam toll road fines text message circulating in North D…
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