Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 4 hours ago

Don't click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam

The FBI has received over 2,000 complaints this month about fraudulent toll collection texts, warning people not to respond to them.
These scams impersonate state toll agencies and try to obtain sensitive financial information from users.
Scammers have stolen thousands of dollars from residents in Georgia through these fraudulent messages, with reported losses exceeding $3,600.
Investigators suggest that the actual number of victims is likely much higher, as scams affect at least 10 U.S. States and Ontario, Canada.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

68 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

WSB_TV Atlanta 2

Jury scam continues to target people in metro Atlanta

People in both Fulton and Dekalb County told Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers they received a call this week.

12 hours ago·Atlanta, United States

Read Full Article

Euro Weekly News

Beware! Look out for new fake DGT messages

On March 12, 2025, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) brought in a new ‘Express Fine’ scheme, in which those with a pending fine and signed up to the electronic notifications system, will receive a text message to their phone messages and emails. However, and it is a big HOWEVER, we drivers need to be extra vigilant. There are scammers about. The DGT has brought in the new scheme in which an… Source

19 hours ago·Spain

Read Full Article

Time Magazine

How to Steer Clear of Smishing Scams

Recently, several state and federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internal Revenue Service, have warned against the rise of smishing, the SMS version of phishing. Phishing is a cyber-attack that aims to trick people into divulging personal information. It happens via email. Now, some experts say, cyber-criminals have also been able to access phone numbers. In January, the FTC flagged a smishing scam: a message th…

20 hours ago·United States

Read Full Article

Inc.

FBI Announces a Fresh Warning About a ‘Smishing’ Scam

The FBI is advising people not to click on those road toll texts. It’s received over 2,000 complaints this month alone.

1 day ago

Read Full Article

Associated Press News

+50 Reposted by 50 other sources

Don't click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam

1 day ago·United States

Read Full Article

NBC Bay Area

Don't click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about smishing scam

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information, such as credit or debit cards or bank accounts. They’re so-called smishing scams — a form of phishing that relies on SMS texts to trick people into sending money or share sensitive information. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murr…

1 day ago·San Francisco, United States

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year