Scam of the Week: Tollway Turmoil
Scams that occur over text messaging are called smishing scams. This week, cybercriminals are using smishing to target motorists. They send a fake text message claiming that you have a toll due for driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
SCAM OF THE WEEK: An Early Tax Reminder From the IRS
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently held the eighth annual Security Summit. The IRS concluded the summit with a reminder to stay alert during the upcoming tax season. Specifically, they warned taxpayers and tax professionals to watch for phishing and smishing scams.
SCAM OF THE WEEK: Smishy Package Failed to Deliver
Recently, cybercriminals have been impersonating postal services around the world through SMS phishing (smishing) scams. These postal services include the US Postal Service, UK Royal Mail, Correos in Spain, and Poste Italiane in Italy.
In this scam, cybercriminals send you a text message impersonating the postal service in your country. The text contains a link and says that your package can’t be delivered until you provide additional information. If you tap the link, you’ll be taken to a spoofed postal service website that prompts you to enter your credit card details so your package can be delivered. If you enter your credit card details, cybercriminals could steal your money or personal information.