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The first reports of the scam were made in early March. NC is one of several states affected by the "smishing" scam. Here's what we know.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center is aware of the scams, which have been reported since March 2024. Anyone receiving such a text should report it at www.ic3.gov .
Authorities are warning about scam texts that claim unpaid toll fees to access bank info. Scammers imitate legitimate toll services like FastTrak and EZdriveMA to deceive users. Avoid clicking ...
• Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s), misspelled, replaces a letter with a lookalike number (e.g. “O” and “0”), or originates from free email services that would not be used for official communications.
What are 800 and 888 phone number scams? If you get an email providing you a PIN number and an 800 or 888 number to call, this a scam to try and steal valuable personal info. These emails will often ask you to call AOL at the number provided, provide the PIN number and will ask for account details including your password.
The customer finds a quick way to pay, which can include a range of payment types including credit card, Apple iTunes, store gift card, or a money transfer. [2] According to the Star Tribune, "Often the caller demands that the customers drive to a store and buy a prepaid debit card to make the payment. Usually there is a strict deadline, often ...
Quick Take: List of Scam Area Codes. More than 300 area codes exist in the United States alone which is a target-rich environment for phone scammers.
In 2018, the total trip rate was $3.25 with the North Carolina Quick Pass and $5.00 via bill-by-mail. [16] In 2022, the total trip rate was raised to $3.71 with the North Carolina Quick Pass and $5.68 via bill-by-mail. [17] As of January 1, 2024, the total trip rate is now $3.94 with the North Carolina Quick Pass and $6.06 via bill-by-mail.