FBI Issues new alert over phishing SMS scam targeting highway toll customers

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The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a nationwide warning about a surge in "smishing" attacks, a form of phishing conducted via SMS messages. These scams are designed to deceive recipients into divulging personal and financial information by impersonating legitimate organizations.

In these smishing campaigns, victims receive unsolicited text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid road tolls. The messages often include a link to a fraudulent website that mimics official toll service sites, prompting users to enter sensitive information or make payments.

Since early March 2024, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 complaints related to these fraudulent toll payment messages. The scam has affected individuals across various states, with cybercriminals registering more than 10,000 domains to facilitate these attacks.

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