Police: The text message you must delete and report to us immediately
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Police: The text message you must delete and report to us immediately

Daily Mail  

Law enforcement officers have warned iPhone users about a new tactic scammers are using to steal their personal information. Law enforcement officers have warned iPhone users of a new tactic scammers are using to try and steal personal information The Sheriff’s Office said these latest uses fear and urgency, demanding money to resolve issues. Scammers frequently target victims through alarming text messages, emails or phone calls that cause the receiver to panic, making them more likely to divulge personal information or click a dangerous link. Scammers frequently target victims through alarming text messages, emails or phone calls that cause the receiver to panic, making them more likely to divulge personal information or click a dangerous link 'Since early-March 2024, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center has received over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing texts representing road toll collection service from at least three states,' the warning states.

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Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam
1 week, 3 days ago

Don’t click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about the smishing scam

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal financial information, such as credit or debit cards or bank accounts. “We do not have tolls roads in Vermont but travelers may mistake these scams for …

FBI warns iPhone and Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now to avoid scam threat
1 week, 4 days ago

FBI warns iPhone and Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now to avoid scam threat

Hindustan Times  

The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users about a growing threat targeting citizens through malicious SMS texts, per a Forbes report. These fraudulent messages “moving from state to state” attempt to steal personal and financial information, urging recipients to delete any suspicious texts immediately. The Federal Trade Commission has also cautioned against these scams, stating, “Not only is the …

FBI warns iPhone and Android users to immediately hang up or delete the text if they receive these messages
1 month, 1 week ago

FBI warns iPhone and Android users to immediately hang up or delete the text if they receive these messages

Daily Mail  

The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users about a string of new scams that could put bank accounts and personal data at risk. The FBI warns that scam callers are now using 'spoofing' technology to impersonate banks, police departments, and federal agencies in order to steal money. The FBI warns that a widespread texting scam is trying to fool …

Why FBI is warning Android, iPhone users to delete texts immediately
1 month, 1 week ago

Why FBI is warning Android, iPhone users to delete texts immediately

Firstpost  

As reports of a toll payment scam emerge in the US, the FBI has again asked Android and iPhone users to remove any text that seems suspicious. It said scammers are pretending to be ‘tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money’ The Federal Trade Commission has also warned that if a similar text is sent on …

FBI issues urgent cyber security warning to delete certain messages immediately...these are the texts to look out for
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FBI issues urgent cyber security warning to delete certain messages immediately...these are the texts to look out for

Daily Mail  

The FBI has put Americans on high alert, warning them not to fall for a particular type of scam text messages, as security experts fear that Chinese cybercriminals are behind them. Multiple federal agencies, along with state and local governments all over the country, have warned Americans about scam text messages telling them to pay overdue tolls Pictured: An example …

The latest ‘smishing’ scam blowing up your phone
2 months, 1 week ago

The latest ‘smishing’ scam blowing up your phone

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scads of people are reporting being targeted in …

FBI issues grave warning to all iPhone and Android users: stop sending texts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI issues grave warning to all iPhone and Android users: stop sending texts

Daily Mail  

The FBI has issued a warning to Americans about sending regular text messages between Androids and iPhones. FBI warns iPhone and Android users to use end-to-end encryption to text each other amid hackers accessing their content Jeff Greene, CISA's executive assistant director for cybersecurity, issued the stark warning Tuesday, urging Americans to be vigilant amid the hacking campaign. Several recent …

DHS watchdog pulled plug on plan to retrieve missing Secret Service texts in February: report
2 years, 7 months ago

DHS watchdog pulled plug on plan to retrieve missing Secret Service texts in February: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from the Washington Post, the Department of Homeland Security watchdog who was aware that text messages made by Secret Service agents around Jan. 6 in early February were deleted abruptly pulled the plug on a plan to have data experts begin work to retrieve them. According to the Post, "In early February, after learning that the …

Deleted text messages from Jan 6 found on 10 Secret Service staff phones, report says
2 years, 7 months ago

Deleted text messages from Jan 6 found on 10 Secret Service staff phones, report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Secret Service has identified missing text messages in …

National Archives asks Secret Service to probe deleted texts
2 years, 8 months ago

National Archives asks Secret Service to probe deleted texts

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The National Archives on Tuesday …

‘Smishing’ text message scam attempts have risen dramatically, says Which?
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Smishing’ text message scam attempts have risen dramatically, says Which?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Smishing attempts …

Text scams: The messages that allow criminals to break into your iPhone, and how to spot them
7 years, 5 months ago

Text scams: The messages that allow criminals to break into your iPhone, and how to spot them

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The technology that powers texts allows people to put custom names in when they send messages – …

Himachal Pradesh wants to criminalise sending unwanted SMS
13 years, 2 months ago

Himachal Pradesh wants to criminalise sending unwanted SMS

Firstpost  

Himachal Pradesh government proposes to make sending of an unwanted message on mobile phone a cognizable offence. Shimla: Himachal Pradesh government proposes to make sending of an unwanted message on mobile phone a cognizable offence, Director General of Police D S Manhas said here today. “There is a proposal to amend the police rule under the State Police Act to …

Himachal Pradesh wants to criminalise sending unwanted SMS
13 years, 2 months ago

Himachal Pradesh wants to criminalise sending unwanted SMS

Firstpost  

Himachal Pradesh government proposes to make sending of an unwanted message on mobile phone a cognizable offence. Shimla: Himachal Pradesh government proposes to make sending of an unwanted message on mobile phone a cognizable offence, Director General of Police D S Manhas said here today. “There is a proposal to amend the police rule under the State Police Act to …

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