Millions of smartphone users across the U.S. are being urged to stay alert as a new wave of scam text messages has seen a dramatic spike—reportedly increasing by over 700 percent in just one month.
While text message scams are not new, cybersecurity experts and law enforcement are raising fresh concerns over a more sophisticated version now circulating widely. According to a recent Forbes report, these texts impersonate state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) and threaten recipients with penalties such as license suspension or fines for unpaid tolls.
Authorities are emphasizing that these messages are not legitimate, and they are urging people to delete them immediately without clicking any links.
What’s Behind These Texts?
The scam messages are designed to look official, often referencing unpaid tolls or fines and claiming that failure to respond could result in revoked driving privileges or legal consequences. However, officials warn that this is part of a phishing scam aimed at stealing personal or financial information.
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