Americans are being bombarded with scam texts at a pace that cybersecurity experts say has become nearly impossible to ignore. From fake toll payment alerts to convincing Amazon account warnings, scammers are using fear, urgency, and realistic-looking websites to trick people into handing over personal and financial information. Older adults are being heavily targeted because many rely on text alerts for deliveries, banking, and account notifications. The Federal Trade Commission and FBI have both issued warnings about the massive increase in “smishing” attacks, which are phishing scams delivered through text messages instead of email. Here are 10 toll-text and Amazon scams that are exploding right now.
