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Ohio officials are warning of fake texts claiming unpaid tolls and parking fines. Here's how to spot and report the scam.

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 ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Scammers are sending text messages pretending to be from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, officials said Wednesday. According to the North Carolina Attorney ...

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 ...

If you have a mobile phone, you have no doubt seen some dodgy texts. They might declare that you have an overdue road toll, and urge you to "Click here to pay." Or maybe they inform you that there's a ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - There's another new text message scam making the rounds across Tennessee. "Don't fall for it!" the Tennessee Department of Revenue posted to X Tuesday, warning of the scam. The text ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re anxiously awaiting a package, you’re likely keeping a close eye on shipping updates to know when to expect it. So when ...

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 ...