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 ...

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...

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.

Traffic ticket scams are becoming more sophisticated, with fraudsters posing as government agencies and sending fake ...

CINCINNATI — If you receive a recall notice claiming something you recently purchased is dangerous, many would want to learn more. But if it is in the form of a text message, you may want to hit ...

Scams on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook are increasing, making users vulnerable to fraud.

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, ...

On the topic of transportation, I also want to make sure Kentuckians are aware of *** current scam trying to take advantage of them. Fraudulent texts are being sent across the country, including here ...

EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE SHOWS US THE LATEST VERSION. SO THIS SCAM FIRST EXPLODED LAST SUMMER AND WE TOLD YOU ABOUT IT AT THAT TIME. NOW A NEW BATCH OF THESE MESSAGES ARE ...