Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here's what to do if you get one
If you're a smartphone user, chances are you've received a text message claiming you need to pay for unpaid tolls and E-ZPass ...
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Tennessee fraud losses surge to $157M in 2024
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios Tennesseans reported losing more than $157 million to various forms of fraud last year, per new FTC data — up a whopping 38% from 2023. Why it matters: The spike, which is ...
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Indiana residents lost millions more to fraud last year
Alex Fitzpatrick/Axios Hoosiers lost more than $112.3 million to various forms of fraud last year, per new FTC data — up 15% from 2023. The big picture: Indiana's fraud spike, which mirrors a national ...
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Losses from scams broke records in 2024, FTC says
Fraud losses hit a record $12.5 billion in 2024, up 25% from 2023. Imposter scams topped the list, but employement scams ...
Scammers Are Targeting Your Phone. Here’s What To Watch For.
As we get wiser, phone scammers get trickier. Some manipulate QR codes, others threaten, and still others pose as government ...
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Vermonters lost money to a variety of scams in 2024, with imposter scams leading the way
The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for protecting Americans against fraud. In 2024, Vermonters lost $10.5 million to ...
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FTC says Americans lost $12 billion to scams last year and these were the worst ones — here's how to stay safe
The Data Book report also showed that email is the most common form of contact, consisting of 25% of fraud reports, followed by phone calls, texts and social media. Credit: FTC The FTC’s Data ...
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Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here's what to do if you get one
The FBI issued its warning in April 2024 with the FTC following in January 2025. The FBI called the scam a form of smishing, a social engineering attack that uses fake text messages "to trick ...
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Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here’s what to do if you get one
The FBI issued its warning in April 2024 with the FTC following in January 2025. The FBI called the scam a form of smishing, a social engineering attack that uses fake text messages "to trick ...