In April 2024, the FBI warned US citizens about an ongoing smishing (or SMS phishing) campaign spreading unsolicited requests ...

FBI gives warning to iPhone and Android users over ‘smishing’ texts - Smishing is a combination of SMS — a text message service — and phishing, which is a deceptive tactic used to steal people’s perso ...

Smishing' text fraud has invaded cell phones across the country over phony package deliveries, unpaid bills and even security threat alerts. According to a warning from the FBI, scammers are ...

Smishing is a type of phishing scam that works through text messages. The name comes from a mix of "SMS" and "phishing," since scammers use fake messages to trick people into giving away personal ...

Unpaid toll scam texts are on the rise, tricking thousands into sharing personal and financial details. Known as "smishing," ...

The new "smishing" scam targets E-ZPass holders, sending them fraudulent text messages that claim to be from E-ZPass and then trick customers into clicking malicious links and/or asking for ...

WASHINGTON — State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts ...

March 18 (UPI) --Tollway companies across the United States are raising awareness about the resurgence of a text message phishing scam referred to as smishing. Targets of the scam receive text ...

Earlier this year, the FBI put out a consumer alert warning of smishing scams. Smishing is short for SMS phishing, which is a form of cyber attack where scammers use text messages to trick people ...

Smishing scams involving fake toll payment requests are targeting Americans nationwide. These scams often involve text messages requesting payment or personal information. Government agencies and ...

Don't click on anything. Don't think you're in trouble. And certainly do not send money. Smishing scams have popped up all over the country, where people get text messages telling them they need ...