Toll Road Text Scams Skyrocket 900%, Targeting Drivers Nationwide
Summary
Toll road text scams targeting drivers nationwide have skyrocketed by a staggering 900% in just 3 months, likely orchestrated by Chinese criminal gangs exploiting vulnerabilities that render phone makers powerless to stop the fraudulent messages flooding various state toll systems.
Key Points
- Toll road text scams are surging, with a 900% increase in searches in the last 3 months
- The scams likely originate from Chinese criminal gangs and target various state toll systems across the U.S.
- Apple and Android phone makers are largely powerless to stop the fraudulent messages, which evade security measures