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 ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) is informing the public of a recurring text ...

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 ...

US A NEW TWIST ON THESE POTENTIALLY COSTLY MESSAGES. LAST YEAR, NEWS EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE REPORTED ON TURNPIKE TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS MANY TIMES, BUT IN THE LAST WEEK OR SO, WE’VE HEARD FROM A SURPRISING ...

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.

JOBS. THERE’S A NEW TEXTING SCAM CIRCULATING AROUND BALTIMORE CITY. IT SURROUNDS PARKING VIOLATIONS. SO THE TEXT IT LOOKS LIKE THIS. IT SAYS NOTICE OF DEFAULT UNPAID PARKING FINES. THE TEXT STATES YOU ...

PARK. THERE’S STILL NO WORD ON HOW IT STARTED OR IF ANYONE WAS HURT, BUT YOU GET A TEXT MESSAGE THAT SAYS YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP IN COURT, AND IF YOU DON’T, IT COULD COST YOU YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE AND ...

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 ...

AIKEN STREET. SENTENCING IS SET FOR JUNE 10TH. IF YOU GET A TEXT TELLING YOU TO REPORT TO COURT OVER AN UNPAID TOLL, TAKE A BREATH. IT’S LIKELY A SCAM. THE MARYLAND JUDICIARY SAYS SCAMMERS ARE SENDING ...