Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it
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Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this monthABC News - 3d -
Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this monthABC News - 3d -
Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram
An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.NBC News - 2d -
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.Inc. - 3d -
More than 10,000 domains registered for smishing campaign: Report
Cybercriminals have registered more than 10,000 domains for various smishing scams, according to a recent report from the threat intelligence arm at cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks. Smishing ...The Hill - 4d -
State senator and longtime trucker on potential Alaska-bound toll
Canada's British Columbia is proposing a law that would allow the province to toll U.S. trucks using its roads to travel to Alaska. Alaska Republican State Sen. Robert Myers joins "The Daily ...CBS News - 2d -
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'Ted Lasso' is coming back. Apple TV+ confirms Jason Sudeikis' hit show will have a fourth season
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End-to-End Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming
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