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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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 20h

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. - 2d

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 - 4h

Chaos around Social Security sparks anxiety about scams

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

MarketWatch - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 6d

‘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 - 3d

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 - 7h

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 - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 4d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 3h

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict

Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said they had agreed on the text of a peace agreement to end nearly four decades of conflict between the two countries.

NBC News - 1d

'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 - 5d

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