Mar 13, 05:04 PM

Toll Road Text Scam Costs $90,000, Involves 60,000 Domains, Evades Apple and Android

A new report reveals that a toll road text scam has proliferated across the United States, with over 60,000 domain names involved in the operation. The scam, which is believed to be run by networks based in China, is estimated to cost around $90,000 to operate. Despite the scale of the operation, major tech companies like Apple and Android have struggled to effectively combat the evolving tactics used by the scammers. The situation has raised concerns about the safety and security of users as the scam continues to expand.

#United States #China #Apple #Android

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AppleInsider@appleinsider
1 year ago
Highway text scams are a continuing to grow with the use of at least 60,000 domain names. There's little Apple can do about it, but you can protect yourself. Here's what's going on. By @MalcolmOwen https://t.co/Zv0OoiqLAT
NBC DFW@NBCDFW
1 year ago
Here's why the toll road text scam is out of control across the U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it https://t.co/SZWJkk6R3t
CNBC Tech@CNBCtech
1 year ago
Why the toll road text scam is out of control across U.S., and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it https://t.co/ZIS5tG4dKx

Toll Road Text Scam Costs $90,000, Involves 60,000 Domains, Evades Apple and Android

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