US EditionOhio Turnpike once again warns of scam texts
- A new scam is targeting drivers with fraudulent text messages about unpaid parking tickets and tolls, as reported by the Federal Trade Commission, NYPD, and New York State Thruway Authority.
- These texts may prompt recipients to enter personal and financial information through a link, posing risks of identity theft.
- The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles warns that such messages claiming penalties for unpaid tolls are scams aimed at stealing money and information.
- Residents report an increase in scam messages that falsely threaten legal action for unpaid tolls, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
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pcpatriot.comVirginia DMV Warns Customers of Toll Charge Text Scam
Did you get a text about an overdue toll charge? It’s likely a scam. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting customers about a new text scam where fraudsters pose as toll agencies and falsely claim you owe money…
New burst of scam toll-collection texts has come out, turnpike says
BEREA, Ohio — A new round of fraudulent text messages demanding payment for unpaid tolls has been showing up on cell phones across Ohio and elsewhere, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission reported Friday.
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siliconvalley.comLarry Magid: We deserve a scam-free life
One of the things I don’t like about modern life is that we’re always having to be on guard for scams. Scammers have been around forever, but in the era of the internet and free long-distance calling, they’re increasingly common. Every day, I get approached by a scammer via email, text or by phone. Many of these get trapped by my email spam filter, but others arrive via annoying texts and calls that, at the very least, waste my time. Related Art…
Don’t click that link! Government warns of new text scam
Watch out for that text — it could cost you more than just a toll. Scammers posing as toll bill collectors are blasting Virginia drivers with fake payment demands via text message, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) warned this week. Phishing schemes —where fraudsters use email, texts, and calls to steal personal and financial information — were the top cyber threat in the U.S. in recent years, according to the latest FBI Internet …
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