Scammers strike the Android iPhones and devices of the Americans in a generalized campaign to empty the bank accounts.
The FBI said More than 2,000 complaints were filed in the internet crime complaints (IC3) in the past year, reporting false texts on unpaid highway tolls.
These “SMISHS” attacks – combining SMS and phishing – encourage users to click on links that imitate state toll services.
Messages urge the immediate payment to avoid costs using declarations such as “we have noticed an amount of toll in the course of $ 12.51 on your file”.
The objective is to convince users to hand over their debit and credit card information, and the victims who click on the links may lose both their money and their personal data.
Michael SKIBA cybercrime expert tell CNBC He thinks that the real scale of the attack is “astronomical”, the current relationships of the victims representing a small slice of those who are really affected.
The FBI says that the scam switches from state to state and advises people to report suspicious texts www.ic3.govIncluding the sender number and link.
Authorities also urge users to check the toll debts via official channels and avoid clicking on unknown links to protect their finances.
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