FBI Issues Warning on Widespread Smishing Scams Targeting Smartphone Users

The scams exploit over 10,000 fraudulent domains to steal personal and financial information through fake toll and delivery payment messages.

The FBI warns of a surge in smishing scams where fraudulent text messages impersonate toll services, delivery companies, and government agencies to steal data.
Cybercriminals have registered over 10,000 fake domains, many using deceptive links with Chinese .XIN top-level domains, to support these scams.
Victims are urged not to click on links, verify claims directly with official websites or customer service, and report suspicious texts to authorities or mobile carriers.
The scams are spreading across the U.S., with cities like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Orlando identified as the most targeted areas.
Authorities emphasize securing financial accounts and disputing unfamiliar charges if fraudulent links are clicked or personal information is shared.