‘They Are Getting Victims to Pay’: Toll Text Scams Are On the Rise and Apple and Android Appear Powerless Against It

More people than ever are receiving text messages warning them that if they don’t pay their toll bill by a certain date, they could face a fine and lose their driver’s license. These scams are not just more common — they’re also claiming more victims and big phone companies like Apple and Google can’t block them.

According to a Thursday report from CNBC, cybersecurity company Trend Micro has observed a 900% uptick in searches for “toll road scams” in the past three months, indicating that the texts are reaching more people. McAfee research obtained by the outlet found that from early January through the end of February, toll scam texts

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