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FBI Confirms iPhone And Android Warning—Delete All These Texts
In a dire warning to all smartphone users, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed a critical threat to be taken seriously. The agency’s investigation reveals that iPhone and Android devices are under attack from malicious DMV texts, urging immediate action.
As reported earlier this week, the FBI confirms that these scam texts have surged by over 700% in the first week of June alone, making it crucial for users to take swift measures to protect their personal information. According to a statement released by Supervisory Special Agent David Palmer, these scammers operate from overseas, primarily from China.
The warning comes as attackers shift their focus from unpaid toll texts to DMV scams. The FBI advises that any text claiming to be from an official government agency should be treated with skepticism and deleted immediately. These malicious messages often include logos, images, and content copied from legitimate government websites to appear realistic.
As advised by the FBI, it is essential to be cautious of these scam texts, which can put malware on your device, allowing scammers to steal information or collect payment details. The agency stresses that users should not engage with any suspicious messages and instead contact their DMV directly using public channels if they have doubts about a text’s authenticity.
Palmer warns that the links in these texts may look legitimate but are actually designed to trick users into providing personal data or making unauthorized transactions. Moreover, the FBI urges smartphone owners to be vigilant of unfamiliar domains and red flags, such as abnormal urgency to take action or false threats.
To protect yourself from these attacks, remember the simple advice: do not click any links sent by unknown senders, and delete all suspicious texts immediately.
Source: www.forbes.com
