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Unpaid Tolls Scam Text Messages - Scamming - Fraud

Scammers are sending "Unpaid Tolls' text messages like the ones below to potential victims. The scams claim the recipients' vehicles have an unpaid toll invoice and to avoid excessive late fees on their bills, they need to click a link in the text. But, the links go to phishing websites that steal personal and financial information. Th ...

E-Zpass Toll Violation Notice Scam Text - Scamming - Fraud

Scammers are targeting drivers with fake "E-Zpass Toll Violation Notice" text messages asking for payment of outstanding toll balances. But, E-ZPass will only send violation notices by mail, not text or email. And, they will also never send a text demanding payment, especially from a number starting with +63, an area code from the Phillip ...

VDOT Immediate Payment Required Scam Text - Scamming - Fraud

VDOT Toll scam text messages like the one below are being sent to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation(VDOT) does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like final not ...

Riverlink Toll Scam Text Messages - Scamming - Fraud

RiverLink are warning recipients of a text scams like the ones below attempting to impersonate the tolling service for three bridges connecting Kentucky and Indiana. The text message includes a link and the sender is listed as "RiverLinks" or "Kentucky Toll Roads". RiverLink is working to have any reported fraudulent websites re ...

346 Area Code Scam Text Message - Questions and Answers

I just got an anonymous text message from 346-341-3443 that says "We should talk. If you have time." I soon as I see a 346 area code I automatically assume it's a potential spam or scam. I know area code 346 is assigned to the Houston metropolitan area, Texas. Has everyone received similar text message from a 346 area code telephone n ...

service@paypal.com Scam Email Messages - Scamming - Fraud

The email address service@paypal.com is legitimate and is used to send account notifications. However, cybercriminals often impersonate PayPal in emails that appear to come from this address. Below is one of many fake emails sent by scammers, which they spoofed to make it appear as if it came from service@paypal.com. ...

Is Wintulle a Scam or Legit Store? - Public Review Community

The website wintulle.com is newly registered. The website is only a couple of days old and is almost an exact copy of voguechase.com with slightly different apparel. Both websites have the same tag lines. Their only form of contact is via an email address. There is no physical address or telephone number. ...

VDOT Toll Scam Text Messages - Scamming - Fraud

Scammers are sending VDOT Toll scam text messages like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Virginia Department of Transportation(VDOT) does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using language like fin ...

Drive KS Toll Scam Final Reminder Text - Scamming - Fraud

Scammers are sending DriveKS Toll scam text messages like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the Kansas Turnpike Authority(KTA), the operator of DriveKS, does not send unsolicited texts or emails. These scams are successful because they scare people into acting quickly, using l ...

Geauxpass Scam Toll Text Messages - Scamming - Fraud

GeauxPass, Louisiana's statewide toll system, would like to inform residents of a nationwide "smishing" scam. The scammers are using text messages like the one below to falsely represent a tolling agency and make false claims that a toll payment is due. ...

Jury Duty Scam Warrants and Arrests - Scamming - Fraud

These are fraudulent phone calls that can appear as if they are coming from a Sheriff's Office phone number (spoof the number), emails, or texts that threaten people with arrest or fines if they don't appear for jury duty. The goal of these scams is to obtain personal information or money. ...

Norton Lifelock Scam Renewal Email Message - Scamming - Fraud

The "Norton Lifelock Renewal" email below which asks recipients to call a 1-808 telephone number is a scam. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into into contacting them at the fake Norton customer support number. ...

USPS Scam Text - Parcel Being Cleared and Detained - Scamming - Fraud

There is a USPS parcel scam text claiming the recipients' parcel cannot be cleared because of an invalid zip code. The fake text then claims the parcel has been temporarily detained, and recipients can confirm the zip code address information by clicking the link in it. But, the link goes to a fake and phishing USPS website that steals personal ...

Kathleen Ballinger Missing Officers Facebook Scam - Hoax - Fake-News - Pranks

Officers Ballinger and "Beasley" are not missing. There is a scam with pictures of both officers with an urgent alert claiming they are missing. This appears to be part of a social media group bait-and-switch scam that hashtags a city and disables comments. It is often used by scammers to sell fake or stolen items and collect payment with ...

Home Depot Scam Facebook Giveaway - Scamming - Fraud

The Home Depot is not giving away a hot tub. Therefore, online or Facebook users are asked to be on the lookout for a scam that claims Home Depot is giving away a Coleman Inflatable Hot Tub Spa for little or nothing if they fill out a quick survey. If you come across the scam, please do not click the link in it or complete the survey. This is becau ...

Peach Pass Final Reminder Scam Text Message - Scamming - Fraud

If you receive the "Peach Pass Final Reminder" text message claiming you have a Peach Pass toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. Peach Pass does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls. ...

Apple Billing Scam Approval Notice - 8082387135 - Scamming - Fraud

Do not call 8082387135 because the telephone number is associated with an Apple Billing scam. Scammers send fake "Apple Pay Pre Authorization" messages like the below, claiming there is a suspicious sign-in request and charge on the recipients' Apple account. It then asks them to call an Apple support representative at 1-808-238-7135, ...

855-554-3896 Apple Support Number Scam - Scamming - Fraud

It seems that the telephone number 8555543896 is being used or spoofed by scammers as an Apple support number. I got an "Apple Approval Notice" message that a $148 charge was made to my Apple account, but I do not have an Apple account. The message instructed me to call the fake Apple customer support number(855-554-3896) to help reverse ...

Your Private Information Has Been Stolen Because Of Suspicious Events Sextortion Scam - Hacking - Cyber-attacks

Online users, please DO NOT follow the instructions in the "Your Private Information Has Been Stolen Because Of Suspicious Events" emails like the one below, which claim your operating system has been hacked and you need to make a payment to prevent your photos and videos from being exposed. The fake emails are Sextortion scams being sent ...

Trump Arrested Scam Messages - Suspicious

If you have received a text, email, or social post claiming Donald Trump got arrested, delete it because it may be a scam. It is a hoax because Trump was never arrested. I have not seen any of the message, so I cannot tell you if they have any phishing links that steal personal or financial information. ...

8005543257 Unifin Debt Collector Scam Text - Questions and Answers

Can anyone tell me if the Unifin text below asking me to call 8005543257 is a scam or not? I don't know what the text is about and I do not want to call the number (8005543257) in it because I do not know who I'm calling. ...

Latham and Watkins Scam Messages - Scamming - Fraud

Impersonators have created emails, instant messages, text messages, and presence on social media, falsely claiming to be from personnel at Latham & Watkins. These emails and messages are financial scams or phishing scams and have taken several forms. The scams may claim you have an unpaid and allegedly overdue invoice, with the target of the fr ...

Peach Pass Scam Text Ticket Toll Message - Scamming - Fraud

If you receive a text message claiming you have a Peach Pass toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. Peach Pass does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls. ...

E-ZPass Toll Scam Text Notification - Scamming - Fraud

Scammers are sending E-ZPass scam text notifications like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the DMV will never send text messages regarding toll bills and warns residents to avoid responding to these urgent messages. The agency advises individuals to verify any unexpected text ...

Ohio Turnpike Scam Outstanding Toll Text - Scamming - Fraud

If you receive a text message claiming you have an Ohio Turnpike toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. The Ohio Turnpike does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send up to three invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls. ...