The alarming rise of toll text scams and how they are tricking victims

Toll text scams are increasing, with a 900% rise in searches for "toll road scams" in three months. The prevalence of these scams has quadrupled between January and February. Hackers bypass security features on devices, prompting users to respond to harmful links. Reporting these messages provides temporary relief, as scammers quickly shift to new numbers. The FBI documented over 2,000 complaints and advises filing reports with the Internet Crime Complaint Center and deleting suspicious texts. The Federal Trade Commission warns against clicking unsolicited links. Scammers acquire phone numbers and domains in bulk, sending millions of messages tied to various state toll systems. Their main goal is to collect personal information for identity theft and unauthorized transactions. Caution is essential; do not click or respond to toll scam texts and delete them immediately.

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