The promise of getting something for free is a commonly used tactic in a scammer's trap, often accompanied by the urgency to ...

Scammers always come up with new ways to scam unsuspecting internet users. These days, they're using modern technologies like AI to portray themselves as legitimate individuals in front of their ...

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 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery, or a missed toll payment. These messages look very ...

No, the IRS didn't text or email you - 3 ways to protect yourself from scams ...

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Illinois Secretary of State warns of rising DMV text scams targeting residents with false threats of registration suspension ...

This year alone, more than 300 people have reported text hiring scams, which is why the Better Business Bureau wants all job seekers to be aware of these scams as we enter the holiday hiring season.

First, it was phony parking tickets, then toll road scams, now scammers are at it again with an all-new, all-bad DMV text scam. The unfortunate popularity of this latest grift has caused states from ...

Hundreds of fraudulent sites sending fake SunPass texts asking for money or logins have been shut down, according to the ...