The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has once again warned the iPhone and Android users in the US to look like a scam to remove any text, according to a report, ForbesAccording to the federal agency, the scam “could move beyond the state-to-state” and if it was not already in the city where you live, there was more possibility that it could happen soon.
The modus operandi of scammers is simple. The victim first receives a comfortable looking lesson from a toll agency, stating that he was paid some money for unpaid tolls, which needed to be paid immediately. On clicking on the said payment link, the victim is taken to a page that motivates them to type in their bank account or credit card account information.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has also warned that if a uniform text is sent to a user’s phone, it is probably a scam “.
“Not only the scammer is trying to steal your money, but if you click on the link, they can get your personal information (like your driver’s license number) – and even steal your identity Are, “FTC said.
FBI officials recommended that individuals trying not to cheat should check their account using the “valid website of toll service” [or] Contact toll service customer service phone number. “Later, they should remove any book obtained as malicious links on them can be dangerous for their privacy.
Who is behind?
According to the report, the Chinese Cyber Criminal Group are the most potential criminals that develop and constantly update these “commercial phishing kits”. These kits especially include template designed to replicate toll operators in many states.
In addition to the Toll Authority scam, these cyber criminals have used the same strategy to implement shipping companies, tax agencies and immigration services, which often target individuals in a country or weak positions. Their only goal is to steal the details of the payment card, add them to the mobile wallet, and make fraud purchasing or make money through shell companies. ,
In particular, this is not the first time that Chinese hackers have joined the sophisticated scamming racket. In December, a group of malicious actors, known as “salt typhoon” and is believed to have spying on customers, including major American telecom companies, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, located in China. Intrined.
FBI officials recommended that individuals looking for increased communication security consider using a cell phone that receive the operating system updates on time, tool managed encryption and two-factor authentication Accounts protected by.
