A warning from the Dallas Police Department highlights a new variation of a familiar scam: text messages that appear to come from municipal courts directing recipients to fraudulent payment links.

QR codes are so familiar and widespread, we tend to trust them without question. That’s exactly what scammers rely on.

Consumers are more aware than ever of how their information is gathered and used. Thus, brands need a more transparent ...

If you got a sketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket, you weren't alone. Those DMV and E-ZPass phishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like ...

A scam text message making the rounds in Wake County is attempting to deceive drivers with phony details about fake traffic violations and an upcoming fake court date. The North Carolina court system ...

QR codes seem magical—but bad actors can use them to collect data or money. Here’s how to stay safe.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Scammers send court-themed texts urging immediate payment for fake traffic fines. Officials advise never to scan QR codes or provide ...

One of the worst things is having a boss who won’t listen to suggestions. In this case, a man tried warning his boss that putting QR codes everywhere is not as fun and harmless as it seems. But he won ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Scam texts are so common that we either ignore them or report and delete them, but the one hitting phones now comes with a document about you being in default and having a court ...