These messages originate from one prolific collection of loosely linked cybercriminals: “smishing” syndicates. Over the past three years, these Chinese-speaking fraudsters have developed and ...

The FBI has issued a warning to iPhone and Android users: beware of smishing. Smishing attacks are fraudulent text messages sent via a phone's SMS — short message service — which are meant to trick ...

Approach text message requests from unknown numbers with caution, including not responding to unexpected messages and those ...

The United States Postal Service is working to educate consumers on the latest trends in mail-related scams and prevent ...

Key takeaways Scammers are increasingly using text messages for fraud (smishing): As technology has evolved, so have scams — moving from phone cal ...

Provincial police are warning of a ramped up text-based smartphone scam called “smishing” by criminals intent on stealing personal information or funds. The OPP issued the warning, saying ...

The scam involves people getting a text message that tells them they owe money. If you get one, don't click on the link.

In a new warning, the FBI says scammers are moving state to state with new "smishing" or "spoofing" text messages that claim the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls with common phrases noted such as ...

Online scammers are constantly evolving their tactics and methods, but one approach has gained popularity in recent months: text messages that claim you owe unpaid traffic tolls.

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After first surfacing about a year ago, the popular "smishing" scam warning of legal action due to unpaid toll fees is still around. Nashvillians have been getting texts as recently as this week.