Iowa DOT warns people of ongoing fraudulent toll scam

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Iowa DOT warns people of ongoing fraudulent toll scam

The Iowa Department of Transportation is warning people of an ongoing text scam where citizens receive fraudulent texts saying they have an unpaid toll or regis

Beware! Fake Unpaid Tolls Messages Used in Phishing Attack to Steal Login Credentials

A surge in phishing text messages claiming unpaid tolls has been linked to a massive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation. These scams, which have been hitting users’ phones in waves, are part of a sophisticated campaign leveraging a platform called Lucid. Cybercriminals behind this scheme are exploiting legitimate communication technologies like Apple iMessage and Android RCS to […] The post Beware! Fake Unpaid Tolls Messages Used in Phishin…

Iowa DOT Warns Residents of Phishing Scam Targeting Toll Fees

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Des Moines, IA — The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is warning residents about a new phishing scam that targets individuals with fake toll fee collection notices. Scammers are sending text messages claiming that individuals have outstanding tolls, threatening penalties or legal action if payment is not made by March 30, 2025. The…