A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate ...

If you are ever unsure whether a message is fraudulent, you should contact the entity requesting funds via their official ...

Illinois officials are warning residents to not respond or open links if they get a text claiming they owe money for traffic ...

Law enforcement agencies and the Illinois Department of Transportation do not collect fines through text message, Plainfield ...

Scam texts are targeting people ages 18 to 29 at record levels, with reports of attempted scams among Gen Z tripling.

Officials with the U.S. Postal Service are warning of an ongoing text messaging scam that could target you this holiday ...

Did you recently get a text saying you owe money for tolls or traffic violations in Illinois? While these messages may be ...

A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and Gen Z is getting hit ...

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...

Authorities have issued a fresh warning about scam messages circulating on WhatsApp and Telegram that exploit New Year 2026 ...

Google is going to court to help put an end to, or at least limit, the prevalence of phishing scams over text message. Scam texts have been a nuisance for a long time, but they've become increasingly ...

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Wednesday that scammers are posing as government officials to collect bank information from residents. It’s unclear who started the scam, but state ...