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Why so many people are getting scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls

A rise in text messages telling people they have unpaid toll fees is emerging as the latest iteration of a ballooning form of fraud.

CNBC - 18h

Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam

The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month

ABC News - Mar. 13

Why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it

Toll road text scams have used over 60,000 domain names and Apple, Android have been powerless to prevent the fraud from hitting users everywhere.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram

An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams

“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

FBI Announces a Fresh Warning About a ‘Smishing’ Scam

The FBI is advising people not to click on those road toll texts. It’s received over 2,000 complaints this month alone.

Inc. - Mar. 13

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

CNBC - 6d

Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - radio & text

Follow BBC radio commentary and live text coverage as Italy take on Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Joey Bosa: Josh Allen texted me that we can be immortalized in Buffalo with a championship

New Bills pass rusher Joey Bosa says that it's been made clear to him during his first few days in Buffalo what the goal is: Winning the first Super Bowl in franchise history.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Eddie George says divine intervention may have led him to Bowling Green

Eddie George details a text message from Urban Meyer that came at just the right time to lead him to Bowling Green.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Sean Payton had a funny text exchange with Saints GM Mickey Loomis

Broncos coach Sean Payton and Saints GM Mickey Loomis had a funny text exchange about Darren Rizzi last month.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers

Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Victims of 'romance scams' turn to Congress for help

Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced a bill that would require dating apps and social media companies to remove or flag scammers from their platforms and ...

NBC News - 8h

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Lucy Dacus Might Not Text You Back

Don’t get her wrong, though. Dacus, a Grammy-winning musician, just prefers to have conversations in person. How we talk (or why we don’t) with the one we love is a theme on her new album.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

The Beef Tallow Skin Care Trend Smells Like a Scam

What happens when you swap your Vanicream for rendered cow fat? I tried it so you don’t have to.

Wired - Mar. 14

End-to-End Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming

Plus: A nominee to lead CISA emerges, Elon Musk visits the NSA, a renowned crypto cracking firm’s secret (and problematic) cofounder is revealed, and more.

Wired - 6d

Migrant carers from India's Kerala await justice in UK visa 'scams'

The care workers, who paid thousands of pounds for UK visas, are in deep debt and without work.

BBC News - 3d

How a Government Agency Town Hall Meeting Got Tense in the Texted Comments

The General Services Administration, which runs the back room systems that make other federal offices tick, faces DOGE-inspired cuts, and angry staffers weren’t shy in asking for answers.

Inc. - 16h

How Jesse Marsch is taking Canada's 4 Nations title to fuel his soccer team for Concacaf Nations League

Marsch exchanged texts with Jon Cooper, who coached Canada to victory in hockey

CBS Sports - 2d

More than 10,000 domains registered for smishing campaign: Report

Cybercriminals have registered more than 10,000 domains for various smishing scams, according to a recent report from the threat intelligence arm at cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks. Smishing ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections

The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments

More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies.

The Hill - Mar. 11

New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Michael Proctor, lead Karen Read investigator, fired from state police after vulgar texts

The Massachusetts State Police investigator who was suspended over allegations of misconduct in the Karen Read murder case has now been fired, state law enforcement officials said Wednesday.

NBC News - 2d

Raheem Mostert joins Raiders, excited to work with Geno Smith and revitalize team's rushing attack

Raheem Mostert was on a call with Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and running backs coach Deland McCullough when he got a text from an unfamiliar number. Smith's text reassured ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How to spot phony $1,400 IRS stimulus payment offers and protect your data

While $1,400 stimulus check money is real, getting texts from the IRS about it isn't.

CNBC - 5d

Inside Newcastle United’s Long-Awaited Trophy Win

A text from a club legend, a different hotel and a halftime slideshow all contributed to the Carabao Cup victory.

The New York Times - 4d

Premier League Darts: Humphries faces Van Gerwen after Bunting loses again

Follow live text coverage from the seventh night of the 2025 Premier League Darts season in Cardiff.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

OpenAI takes its pitch to Hollywood creatives after launching controversial video tool

OpenAI held a screening event on Wednesday, where several filmmakers touted work they made with the startup's text-to-video tool Sora.

Los Angeles Times - 22h

Chinese GP qualifying coverage from 06:30 GMT

Listen to live commentary and follow text updates from the sprint race and qualifying sessions at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Yahoo Sports - 4h

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

BBC News - Mar. 14

'I texted him right away and said, "Are you crazy?"': Why Terry Francona and Bruce Bochy ditched retirement to manage again

Rounds of golf and relaxing vacations weren't enough to keep two skippers in their 60s away from the game for long.

ESPN - Mar. 10

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