The fake text message would say that the "unresolved traffic citation" would result in registration suspension, fees, and court action.

Have you received a text from the DMV falsely claiming you have an unpaid traffic citation recently? The Connecticut ...

If your phone is anything like mine was, you receive several messages every day packed with offers for tax preparation assistance, back tax relief, multiple "stim checks," a variety of free gifts, and ...

Andover police say they have taken several reports of residents receiving text messages telling them to pay a fine.

"These scammers flood phones with these texts, hoping to trick unsuspecting [people] into handing over their personal ...

Drivers who use Port Authority bridges and tunnels connecting New York and New Jersey are being warned about a new text message toll scam that has appeared in several states. The text messages claim ...

DATA WAS COMPROMISED. YOU’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING WHEN YOUR PHONE PINGS. IT’S A TEXT FROM AN UNKNOWN NUMBER. OF COURSE. IS IT REAL OR ANOTHER SCAM? A NEW CONSUMER REPORTS SURVEY FINDS THAT TECH ...

Whether posing as banks or toll agencies, scam text messages are on the rise. A new Consumer Reports Cyber Readiness Report found text scam attempts increased by 50% and are growing fastest among Gen ...

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that ...

Bitcoin extortion emails claiming hackers stole your information are hitting thousands of inboxes daily, and experts are warning users of the signs.

The text mimics a common fraud, but differs in that criminals appear to have hacked a genuine business account ...

Amazon Prime customers are the latest group of consumers to be targeted by scammers. Here's how to stay one step ahead of bad actors.