In April 2024, the FBI warned about a new type of smishing scam. Smishing is the term we use for phishing attacks sent via text message.
This particular smishing scam tries to trick users into clicking a link by telling them they owe a “small amount” in toll fees. The scammers send a text claiming that the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls. It looks as if the targets are chosen randomly, but if you’ve been on a recent summer trip or will be visiting your relatives during the holiday season the chances are higher that you will believe this type of text.
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Source: Malwarebytes Labs
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