The FBI has issued an alert about scammers targeting iPhone and Android smartphone users with fake toll notices and claims of legal trouble. These scams use fear tactics to make victims click links, which are often malicious, designed to steal personal info or banking details.
To protect yourself from these scams:
– Delete suspicious text messages immediately and mark them as spam.
– Verify the identity of callers before sharing financial or personal details.
– Don’t hesitate to contact official agencies to verify claims independently.
– Set your phone to silence unknown callers and be wary of links from unfamiliar numbers.
Scammers exploit people’s trust, especially with electronic toll systems. If you’ve received urgent texts demanding payment or calls from shady numbers pretending to be law enforcement, report them immediately.
Source: https://www.leravi.org/fbi-issues-urgent-warning-stop-answering-these-calls-on-your-iphone-and-android-14527