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The FBI said that first reports of the scam began in early March this year. The April 12 alert warned of a scam text message generally formatted like this: ... attack using fake text messages to ...
The FBI said people who have received a scam text should file a complaint with the IC3 and include the number the text was sent from and the website listed in the text. Show comments Advertisement
E-ZPass and the FBI are warning toll payers in New Jersey and around the country about scam text messages known as "smishing." Don't fall for this E-ZPass scam if you receive a suspicious text message
Scammers are trying harder than ever to take advantage of unwitting victims via text message scams. According to "The RoboKiller Report: 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Insights," more than 147 billion...
Seal of the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concerning suspected Internet-facilitated criminal activity. The IC3 gives victims a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil ...
These phishing attempts first started out as phone calls and emails, but now cybercriminals can also reach you via SMS (text message) through a popular phishing scam dubbed “smishing.” “A ...
Scams impersonating the FBI and other government agencies are a persistent problem and can also occur via email. Common hallmarks of a scam email include misspellings, missing words, and incorrect ...
How the scam works: Emergency scams are about a family member or friend in a dire situation. You get a call, email, or social media message from someone claiming to be a distressed family member.