The FBI’s Latest Warning: Smishing Texts Are Targeting Your Phone – Here’s What You Need to Know
The FBI’s Latest Warning: Smishing Texts Are Targeting Your Phone – Here’s What You Need to Know March 12, 2025 If you’ve received a random text message claiming you owe money for an unpaid toll, a missed delivery, or a government fee, you’re not alone. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a fresh warning today about a surging wave of “smishing” scams—phishing attacks delivered via SMS—that are sweeping across the United States. These fraudulent texts are clever, widespread, and designed to trick you into handing over your personal and financial information. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into the latest news, unpack what the FBI is saying, and give you the tools to stay safe. What’s Happening Now? As of March 12, 2025, the FBI has sounded the alarm about a particularly aggressive smishing campaign that’s exploiting over 10,000 newly registered domains. According to reports from Forbes and Newsweek, these scams often masquerade as legitimate messages from toll road...