A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as ...

In this latest variation, you may receive what looks like an urgent text alert claiming you have an unpaid traffic ticket. The message often warns that it's your "final notice" and insists payment ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.

Your phone buzzes. A text message pops up saying you have an outstanding traffic violation, and if you scan the attached QR code immediately, you can pay a $6.99 balance and avoid a court appearance.

You get a text message. It says Amazon is hiring. The pay sounds great. The work is easy. It feels like a lucky break. Then you read it again. That is when things start to feel off, and you realize it ...

A new text scam targeting Minnesotans is making its way across the state, posing as the Minnesota Judicial Branch. The scam makes the text message very “official,” according to the Judicial Branch, ...

Scammers are sending fake Amazon product recall texts with phishing links designed to steal your login and payment details. Here's how to spot them.

INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST. THEIR NUMBER IS [email protected]. IOWA STATE AGENCIES ARE WARNING PEOPLE ABOUT A NEW TEXT SCAM. QUITE A FEW IOWANS HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS IMAGE. TAKE A LOOK. IT CLAIMS ...

Philadelphia Courts warned residents on Saturday of an ongoing text scam that claims to be demanding payment for a toll violation on the PA Turnpike. The texts pretend to be from the Traffic Division ...

MISSOURI — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is continuing to warn Missourians about ongoing scam text messages falsely claiming to be from them or “Missouri DMV.” These fraudulent messages ...

You see a charge you don't recognize. It looks like it came from a trusted brand. Your instinct kicks in. You want to fix it quickly and move on. That's exactly what happened to Dorothy. After a ...