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Scam texts target Texans

What Is a Smishing Scam and How to Stay Safe

In January, the FTC flagged a smishing scam: a message that appears to be from a state road toll company that informs recipients about an outstanding balance. “The scammy text might show a dollar amount for how much you supposedly owe and include a link that takes you to a page to enter your bank or credit card info,

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Scam texts target Texans: What smishing is and how to protect yourself from it

Officials continue to warn of smishing scams intended to steal people's personal information. The FBI alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake text messages pretending to be from toll road services,

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‘Smishing’ scam texts are still a threat: What to know

The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.

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

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating ...

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What Is ‘Smishing’ and Why Is the FBI Recommending You Delete iPhone and Android Text Messages That Say This

The FBI is warning cell phone users about an increased "smishing" scam. The text message claim the users they owe road toll ...

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FBI warns iPhone and Android users over ‘smishing’ text scam. Here's how to remain safe

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to Americans, alerting them to "smishing" attacks - deceptive ...

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FBI’s warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now

Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into ...

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FBI issues warning on E-ZPass scam — 'smishing' texts: Don't click on these links

FBI issues new warning of nationwide 'smishing' text scam from E-ZPass or other road toll collection service. Here's what to know about these scams ...

Got a text about an unpaid toll? Don't fall for the 'smishing' scam sweeping Florida

Known as "smishing," people across Florida and the U.S. are receiving scam text message about paying back fake unpaid toll ...

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What Is Smishing and How Can You Guard Against It?

The FBI has alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake texts pretending to be from toll road services, delivery companies, or government agencies, saying the smishing scam is moving state to ...