A new mass smishing campaign uncovered by Bitdefender Labs shows that scammers are sending tens of thousands of fraudulent text messages to mobile users across 12 countries, impersonating transport authorities, toll operators, and parking services.

Key takeaways

* Since December 2025, Bitdefender Labs researchers have been tracking smishing campaigns targeting drivers on a global scale. The scam campaigns are still active as of April 2026
* Over 79,000 fraudulent messages have already been