fbi Archives - EmailSONAR https://emailsonar.com/tag/fbi/ Anti-Phishing Service Sun, 25 May 2025 16:11:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://i0.wp.com/emailsonar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-cropped-email-sonar-logo-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 fbi Archives - EmailSONAR https://emailsonar.com/tag/fbi/ 32 32 238023595 Delete Any Texts On Your Phone That Include These 3 Letters https://emailsonar.com/delete-any-texts-on-your-phone-that-include-these-3-letters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delete-any-texts-on-your-phone-that-include-these-3-letters Sun, 25 May 2025 16:11:38 +0000 https://emailsonar.com/?p=1463 In his Forbes article, Zak Doffman warns smartphone users about a surge in “smishing” attacks—SMS phishing scams—linked to organized cybercriminal groups, notably the Smishing Triad. These scams often involve text messages impersonating toll services or delivery companies, urging recipients to settle fake unpaid fees via links containing deceptive terms. Such links frequently use obscure top-level […]

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]]> In his Forbes article, Zak Doffman warns smartphone users about a surge in “smishing” attacks—SMS phishing scams—linked to organized cybercriminal groups, notably the Smishing Triad. These scams often involve text messages impersonating toll services or delivery companies, urging recipients to settle fake unpaid fees via links containing deceptive terms. Such links frequently use obscure top-level domains like “.TOP” or “.XIN,” associated with malicious Chinese domains. Alarmingly, these fraudulent domains are short-lived, often active for just 24 hours, complicating efforts to block them effectively. The FBI advises users to delete any unsolicited texts containing suspicious links immediately and to avoid clicking on links or opening attachments from unknown sources to protect against these sophisticated scams.

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]]> 1463 E-ZPass toll payment texts return in massive phishing wave https://emailsonar.com/e-zpass-toll-payment-texts-return-in-massive-phishing-wave/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=e-zpass-toll-payment-texts-return-in-massive-phishing-wave Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:40:50 +0000 https://emailsonar.com/?p=1320 A recent phishing campaign has resurfaced, targeting individuals with fraudulent text messages that impersonate E-ZPass and other toll agencies. These messages claim recipients have unpaid tolls and direct them to malicious websites designed to steal personal and financial information. The FBI has reported over 2,000 complaints related to such scams since March 2024, indicating a […]

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]]> A recent phishing campaign has resurfaced, targeting individuals with fraudulent text messages that impersonate E-ZPass and other toll agencies. These messages claim recipients have unpaid tolls and direct them to malicious websites designed to steal personal and financial information. The FBI has reported over 2,000 complaints related to such scams since March 2024, indicating a widespread issue affecting multiple states. Authorities advise the public to avoid clicking on links in unsolicited texts, verify any outstanding tolls through official channels, and report suspicious messages to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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