The Booty Report

News and Updates for Swashbucklers Everywhere

"Avast ye! Scallywag swindlers be sendin’ false toll messages, plunderin’ American drivers like a true high seas ruckus!"

2025-01-28

Arrr, matey! Beware the scallywags sendin' foul text messages 'bout unpaid tolls! They be fishin' fer yer gold with tricksy links! Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson be warnin' us that these knaves be gettin' craftier than a cat o' nine tails on a stormy night! Avast, keep yer doubloons safe!

Ahoy, mateys! A dastardly scheme be afoot, plaguin’ the good folk o’ the U.S. with treacherous texts claimin’ to be from toll road operators! It starts with a message, soundin’ all official, warnin’ ye of unpaid tolls and potential fines. Aye, it be a snare fer the unwary, as these scallywags ask fer yer card details and a one-time password, makin’ off with yer doubloons quicker than ye can say "X marks the spot!"

These fiends be sourced from Chinese smishing crews, sellin’ their wicked kits to a horde of scampers. They be usin’ clever tricks to mimic real toll operators like E-ZPass, sendin’ ye to phony sites where ye spill yer secrets. Reports be comin’ in from every corner, from California to Florida, ensnaring even landlubbers who don’t own a vessel!

Fear not, me hearties! Ye can defend yerselves! Verify with rightful toll operators, install strong antivirus, and never share yer golden coins or passwords over text! Keep a weather eye peeled for urgency in messages, and report any foul play to the authorities. Aye, let’s outsmart these cads and keep our treasure safe! So, hoist the sails of vigilance, and together we’ll weather this storm o’ scams!

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