The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says attempts to defraud people through text messaging appear be on the rise, thanks in part to new technologies that allow for co-ordinated bulk attacks. (July 11, 2025 ...

Smishing is a blend of SMS and phishing in which a text message is used to try to get the target to click on a link and provide personal information.

But what's the difference between the two underhand techniques, and how can you avoid being duped? Click through the ...

A disturbing wave of fake agent phone scams is sweeping across the United States, catching people off guard and draining ...

Spokeo reports a new E-ZPass scam targeting users with fake texts about unpaid tolls, urging immediate payment, often leading ...

According to data obtained by WESH 2 investigates, last year, Florida toll smishing attempts totaled nearly 12,000 (11,852) with estimated losses of $20,000.

Scammers gather phone numbers from data breaches, shady websites, or by using software that generates random combinations.

Beware of smishing scams! Learn how scammers utilize text messages to steal personal information and why engaging can lead to identity theft.

Millions of scam text messages are sent every month. The Chinese cybercriminals behind many of them are expanding their operations—and quickly innovating.

A rise in smishing campaigns impersonating toll service providers has been traced to a China-based cybercriminal group known as the Smishing Triad. The group is using deceptive instant messages to ...

FBI issues warning as 'smishing' texts grow beyond E-ZPass road toll scam text messages - delete them off your iPhone or Android. What to know ...

Text messaging scams are rising beyond fake E-ZPass, EZDriveMa or other road toll collection services seeking immediate payments of unpaid tolls and fines. 'Smishing' text fraud has invaded cell ...