The FBI has issued a warning about a new phishing scam that targets Americans using toll roads via SMS text messages. The messages typically claim that the user’s toll account is overdrawn with a link to the hacker’s site to make a false payment.
Enterpreneur reports that the FBI has received over 2,000 complaints across three states from individuals claiming they were contacted through text messages and told they had unpaid toll fees. The agency estimates that this “smishing” scheme, a combination of the words “phishing” and “SMS,” has been active since early March 2024.
Smishing scams involve using fake links to trick victims into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals. In this particular case, the fake messages allege that the recipient has an outstanding toll amount and provides a link to settle the balance to avoid late fees.
One example of the fraudulent message reads: “(State Toll Service Name): We’ve noticed an outstanding toll amount of $12.51 on your record. To avoid a late fee of $50.00, visit Suspected phishing site | Cloudflare to settle your balance.”
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I go to great lengths to avoid toll roads, personally. There are some between here and Denver and in the Denver area.
Enterpreneur reports that the FBI has received over 2,000 complaints across three states from individuals claiming they were contacted through text messages and told they had unpaid toll fees. The agency estimates that this “smishing” scheme, a combination of the words “phishing” and “SMS,” has been active since early March 2024.
Smishing scams involve using fake links to trick victims into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals. In this particular case, the fake messages allege that the recipient has an outstanding toll amount and provides a link to settle the balance to avoid late fees.
One example of the fraudulent message reads: “(State Toll Service Name): We’ve noticed an outstanding toll amount of $12.51 on your record. To avoid a late fee of $50.00, visit Suspected phishing site | Cloudflare to settle your balance.”
Consumer Alert: FBI Warns of Text Scam Targeting Toll Road Users Across Multiple States
The FBI has issued a warning about a new phishing scam that targets Americans using toll roads via SMS text messages. The messages typically claim that the user's toll account is overdrawn with a link to the hacker's site to make a false payment.
www.breitbart.com
I go to great lengths to avoid toll roads, personally. There are some between here and Denver and in the Denver area.
