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 ...
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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Indiana AG: Don’t fall victim to ‘smishing’ toll road texts claiming you owe money
The Indiana Attorney General’s office is warning Hoosiers of “smishing” texts that claim money is owed to toll road companies ...
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What Is a Smishing Text? Understanding the Rising Threat of SMS Phishing Scams
What is a smishing text? Learn how SMS phishing scams work, how to spot them, and the best ways to protect yourself from ...
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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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 ...
Scam texts target Texans: What smishing is and how to protect yourself from it
Here's what to know about smishing scams, which involve fake text messages baiting to get personal information and access ...
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FBI warns of ‘smishing’ scams targeting smartphone users
This tactic, known as “smishing”— a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” — targets people using text messages to trick people ...
New FBI Warning: Delete These Smishing Texts on iPhone and Android Now
"The texts claim the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls and contain almost identical language," the FBI stated. "However, ...