Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it
Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.
Experts warns public of road toll text scam
SALT LAKE CITY — Experts are warning the public about an influx of road toll text messages that are actually a scam. The FBI warned in 2024 that it saw over 2,000 complaints about scam road toll texts in the span of about a month.
'They Are Getting Victims to Pay': Toll Text Scams Are On the Rise and Apple and Android Appear Powerless Against It
More people than ever are receiving text messages warning them that if they don't pay their toll bill by a certain date, they could face a fine and lose their driver's license. These scams are not just more common — they're also claiming more victims and big phone companies like Apple and Google can't block them.
Fraud Alert: Don't click on those road toll texts as they're almost sure to be a scam
If you’ve received a text message stating you owe money for an unpaid toll or EZ Pass charge? It’s more than likely to be a scam. Here is what you should be doing instead after more than 2,000 FBI complaints were filed this month.
Highway toll text scams are on the rise, and Apple can't completely stop them
Highway text scams are a big problem that's continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on.
That E-ZPass text is almost definitely a scam. Here's how to spot it.
E-ZPass and most other toll agencies do not send texts to non-account holders.
Police warn iPhone users to report dangerous text message: ‘These scammers want to scare people’
“These scammers want to scare people into acting before thinking,” Sheriff Nick Cocchi said in a statement. Even if the caller ID appears to be from a legitimate agency, “it is likely spoofed using ...
That text message asking you to pay a North Carolina highway toll? Ignore it. Here’s why.
The N.C. Attorney General and Turnpike Authority warn that a nationwide scam is hitting phones in North Carolina.
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Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam
Whether you’ve driven on a toll road recently or not, you might’ve received a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls. It’s probably a scam, the Federal Trade ...
Got a text about an unpaid toll? Don't fall for the 'smishing' scam sweeping Florida
The toll pass scam has been seen elsewhere, but Florida, which has more toll roads of any state in the country, is ...
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Toll Road Text Scam in Full Speed: North Carolina attorney general warns of financial fraud attempts
The attorney general is warning people about a toll road texting scam. The way it works is that scammers send out a text with a link and click it, which can expose victims to financial fraud, allowing ...
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HCTRA cautions customers as toll charge phishing text scams surge
The Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) is alerting customers to be cautious amid a rise in toll text scams sweeping ...
What’s ‘smishing’? FBI warns of new wave of scam text messages
The latest FBI warning includes toll scams, but adds bogus messages from package delivery companies, Forbes reports. The ...
SunPass text scams continue. Here's what to look for and how not to become a victim
Hundreds of fraudulent SunPass websites were shut down in February, but smishing attempts to get your personal info continue.
Text of US-Ukraine statement paving way for resumption of aid, intelligence sharing
Here follows the full text of the joint U.S.-Ukrainian statement that was published after bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia's ...