FBI investigates rising Peach Pass scam claiming unpaid tolls
The FBI is investigating the rise in a scam text being sent out to Georgians saying they owe money for their Peach Pass.
FBI warns: Don’t fall for this unpaid tolls smishing scam
Cybercriminals are sending fake texts claiming unpaid tolls, tricking people into sharing personal information or downloading malware.
Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here’s what to do if you get one
Smartphone users are being targeted by scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls and E-ZPass charges. How to know if you are being scammed and what to do about it.
Don’t click on those road toll texts, FBI warns
The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information.
FBI Atlanta Warns of Smishing Scam Regarding Peach Pass
Since March 1, the number of complaints to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center reporting smishing texts from Georgia’s electronic toll collection system, Peach Pass, has jumped dramatically.
Toll road scammers continue to send ‘smishing’ texts: Don't click on these links
Scam texts demanding money for fake unpaid tolls are still circling from coast-to-coast. Watch out for these kinds of links in particular.
FTC ramps up warnings on toll scams
The phishing scam texts people saying their toll balance is overdue and they need to pay to avoid late fees before prompting them to submit personal information.
Unpaid toll texts are scams, FBI and local authorities warn
Got a text about unpaid tolls? It’s probably a scam. The FBI and local authorities are warning drivers about a phishing — or smishing — scam making its rounds. There has been a major increase in fraudulent toll collection texts being sent from what,
Did you get a text about unpaid Texas toll bill? FBI says to delete these smishing texts
A phishing scam is going around that could put many Texans' personal information at risk. Here's what to know.
Got a text about an unpaid toll? Don't fall for the 'smishing' scam sweeping Florida
The toll pass scam has been seen elsewhere, but Florida, which has more toll roads of any state in the country, is particularly susceptible.
Movieguide9h
The FBI Needs You to Delete This Text Immediately
The FBI is warning the public how to stay safe amid numerous reports of scam texts that lead phone owners to think ...
Northwest Georgia News1d
FBI Atlanta Reports High Number Of Complaints Regarding Peach Pass Smishing Scheme
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported Thursday that since the beginning of March the center has received a host ...
Springfield News-Leader27d
Did you receive a text about unpaid road toll bills? What to know about the scam
The FBI advises individuals receiving these texts to report them to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Do not click any links in suspicious text messages and verify account balances through ...
TwinCities.com16y
FBI reports Internet crime reached all-time high in 2007
According to the 2007 Internet Crime Report: The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 206,884 complaints of crimes perpetrated over the Internet during 2007. Of the complaints ...
CU Boulder News & Events8y
Online Scams
CU Police and The Internet Crime Complaint Center offer the following tips: For more Internet crime prevention tips, see the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website. If you have ...