Why the FastTrak toll road text scam is out of control and Apple, Android can't do anything to stop it

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The FastTrak toll text scam uses over 60,000 domain names and Apple and Android phone makers have been powerless to prevent it from hitting users everywhere.

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Published On: 2025-03-13 @ 15:49:09 (1 days ago)

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