A massive SMS toll fee scam is sweeping the US – here’s how to stay safe, according to the FBI

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  • US smishing scam claims that unpaid toll service fees are due
  • SMS messages include a bogus link to make an online payment
  • Cybercriminals are using more than 10,000 domains to trick recipients

A widespread SMS scam is targeting thousands of smartphone users in the US. Fraudsters are sending bogus texts demanding payment for unpaid road tolls. Their goal isn’t just to swindle innocent recipients out of their money, but also their personal and financial information.

Reports of the smishing scam first surfaced last year. In April 2024, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued a notice about fake toll service text messages, after receiving more than 2,000 complaints from US citizens.

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