A wave of scams is sweeping across various sectors, targeting unsuspecting individuals through different methods. Toll road users in Texas have been warned about text scams claiming unpaid tolls, with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) alerting customers to be vigilant. The FBI has reported that phishing or spoofing crimes rank higher than personal data breaches and non-delivery scams, with Texas being among the top targets in 2023. Additionally, the immigrant community in the U.S. has been targeted by impostors posing as ICE agents, resulting in significant financial losses of $2.7 billion in 2023. Taxpayers are also at risk, with phishing scams being a major concern during tax season, as highlighted by the IRS. Furthermore, scams involving WhatsApp have been reported, including fraudulent job offers and requests for bank passwords. The U.S. Postal Service has issued a warning about an unclaimed package scam aimed at stealing personal information. Local police departments across the U.S. have also reported an increase in scam calls, including those impersonating law enforcement officers.
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