The FBI has warned of a prolific new smishing campaign using road toll collection as a pretext to trick victims into handing over their personal information and money.
A new Public Service Announcement claimed that the campaign has been ongoing since March 2024 and has been spotted in at least three states.
There's apparently evidence to suggest the scam is moving from state to state.
The PSA did not reveal the specific state toll services that had been abused by the scammers.
To avoid a late fee of $50.00, visit https://myturnpiketollservices.com to settle your balance.
Anyone receiving such a message is urged to report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, mentioning the phone number used to send the text and the website listed within it.
The FBI also recommended anyone receiving similar messages to check their account on the legitimate toll service's website or call its customer service number, to see if they do indeed owe money or not.
They should also keep an eye on any unfamiliar bank charges, it warned.
A report from Lookout in March 2023 claimed the previous year had seen a record number of mobile phishing attacks, with roughly half of mobile phone owners worldwide exposed to an attack every quarter.
This Cyber News was published on www.infosecurity-magazine.com. Publication date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:30:07 +0000