The FBI has issued a high alert warning to all Americans, advising them not to fall for a particular type of scam text message, as security experts fear Chinese cybercriminals are behind them. The public is advised to delete any SMS messages on their cell phones that tell them they have unpaid tolls. These are phishing attacks, and so far the FBI has had more than 2,000 complaints about the messages. The FTC reminded Americans not to click on any links in, or respond to, unexpected texts. "Scammers want you to react quickly, but it’s best to stop and check it out," warned the FTC. The goal of these phishing kits is to gather enough information from the victim so that their payment cards can be added to mobile wallets. Then the hackers can use them to buy goods at physical stores, online, or to launder money through shell companies.
