FBI issues new alert over phishing SMS scam about unpaid road tolls

Facepalm: The FBI is once again warning about an SMS phishing campaign targeting drivers and car owners. The unknown cybercriminals are trying to steal users' data and money, though avoiding the scam seems easy enough: you just have to do nothing and completely ignore the incoming text message. In April 2024, the FBI warned US citizens about an ongoing smishing (or SMS phishing) campaign spreading unsolicited requests to pay for nonexistent road tolls. Now, the bureau's Seattle division is repeating the alert through its official X/Twitter account. If you have received a text message suggesting you may have unpaid tolls on your vehicle, FBI Seattle said, you are likely facing a scammer trying to get your personal information. According to the original alert released last year, this peculiar smishing scam affected thousands of people since early March 2024. The texts were arranged to look as if they were coming from a legitimate state toll collector, with at least three different stat ... Read full article.