Bleeping Computer reported:
Scammers are sending fake "Notice of Default" traffic violation text messages impersonating state courts across the U.S., pressuring recipients to scan a QR code that leads to a phishing site demanding a $6.99 payment while stealing personal and financial information.
This new campaign started a few weeks ago, with someone sharing a text targeting New York residents with BleepingComputer, and many other people reporting similar texts online for other states, including California, North Carolina, Illinois, Virginia, Texas, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Eventually the victim will be taken to a page where they can enter their personal and credit card information to pay the alleged charge.
This new campaign started a few weeks ago, with someone sharing a text targeting New York residents with BleepingComputer, and many other people reporting similar texts online for other states, including California, North Carolina, Illinois, Virginia, Texas, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Eventually the victim will be taken to a page where they can enter their personal and credit card information to pay the alleged charge.
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Key Takeaway: As a general rule, if you receive a text from an unknown phone number or email address requesting payment of a bill, ignore it.
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