FBI Issues Urgent Warning Over E-ZPass
Text Scam That's Stealing Bank Details
Across the US
Posted By: MaximusP, 3/25/2025 11:09:19 AM
A sophisticated scam has taken hold across the United States, prompting the FBI to issue an urgent warning over a widespread phishing campaign disguised as toll payment requests. The so-called 'E-ZPass scam' involves fraudulent text messages sent to mobile phone users, claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls. Victims who click the embedded links risk having their personal and financial data stolen. According to Forbes, the scam is being driven by Chinese cybercrime groups using SMS phishing tactics, or 'smishing'.
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FBI Issues Urgent Warning Over E-ZPass
Text Scam That's Stealing Bank Details
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Across the US 15 replies
A sophisticated scam has taken hold across the United States, prompting the FBI to issue an urgent warning over a widespread phishing campaign disguised as toll payment requests. The so-called 'E-ZPass scam' involves fraudulent text messages sent to mobile phone users, claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls. Victims who click the embedded links risk having their personal and financial data stolen.
According to Forbes, the scam is being driven by Chinese cybercrime groups using SMS phishing tactics, or 'smishing'.
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