Tolling agencies responding to smishing scam warning of fake unpaid tolls

Beware Of “Smishing” Texts About Unpaid Tolls, Package Deliveries

Have you been contacted by text lately about your unpaid tolls? If so, the Arizona Attorney General's Office is warning you and other consumers about common ‘smishing’ scams, or fake text messages fraudsters are using to trick Arizonans into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or cyber criminals. "Smishing" combines "SMS,” or "short message service," and...

Toll road texting questions continue to surface

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is reminding residents to stay on alert about texting scams.

Despite no toll roads in Arkansas, scammers ‘smishing’ people over unpaid toll fees | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Here's a fun fact: the state of Arkansas doesn't have any toll roads.

KDOT warns of smishing scam - Garden City Telegram

The Kansas Department of Transportation is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent text messages, known as smishing, that falsely claim to be from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

What the Tech: Toll scams are worse that we thought

SHREVEPORT, La. - Have you received a text message recently about an overdue toll fee? You're not alone.

E-ZPass scam warning issued by FBI after uptick in cases - how to report texts

[/boxout] Then, Americans who have been targeted should check if they actually have outstanding payments using a legitimate website. You can do this by contacting the toll service’s customer service phone number. The Internet Crime Complaint Center prompts you to delete any smishing texts after reporting them. Cybercriminals are now targeting thousands of people at a time using complex computer and software set-ups, as reported by CNBC. Anyone w…