| Many types of SMiShing scams continue to target New Jersey residents. Thank you and kudos to all who continue reporting scams to the NJCCIC. Each of you who reported scams recognized them for what they are: scams. Through reporting, the NJCCIC analyzes and paints a clearer picture of the current threat landscape, helps warn others, offers resources to those impacted, and takes action to help prevent any further expansion of these fraudulent campaigns. |
| The scope of these SMiShing campaigns is extensive, affecting numerous US states and resulting in significant financial losses. The FTC highlighted that consumers reported losses amounting to $470 million in 2024 due to scams initiated via text messages, marking a fivefold increase compared to 2020 figures. SMiShing text messages for unpaid tolls were specifically identified as a top text scam category. |
| Please read the NJCCIC report SMiShing at Scale: A Deep Dive into Toll Violation Text Scams for further information on how these scams are perpetrated and information to help prevent you from falling victim. |