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FBI Says New SMS Text Grift Alleges Unpaid Toll Road Charges
A new warning from the FBI alleges that cybercriminals are rolling out "smishing" scams, telling victims they haven't paid toll road fees in an attempt to steal their data.
The FBI has issued a new warning of a phishing scam that's been targeting Americans using toll roads via SMS. "Smishing," which is a combination of the words "phishing" and "SMS," involves using fake links to trick victims into "downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals." "On Sunday afternoon, the PA Turnpike was advised of a smishing scam that is targeting Pennsylvania residents with text messages requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts," the organization warned.
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