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Fake Robinhood security texts about external wallet links go out in bulk to random phone numbers, not indicating actual account breaches, according to cybersecurity experts.
If you received a text message claiming you owe money for an unpaid parking ticket, it is not from the 36th District Court in Detroit.
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Scammers are increasingly using text messages to deceive drivers with fake unpaid toll citations
A recent message claims to be a toll evasion citation from the Pennsylvania Traffic Court, stating that a court date and time have been set to contest the ticket.
Experts are warning Amazon customers about a new phishing scam being sent through text message. The text mimics an Amazon product recall message, and clicking on the included link puts your account at risk of hackers.
Beware of the resurgence of 'unpaid toll' scam text messages targeting 19 states, including Florida. Learn how to avoid falling victim to this scam.
For the second time in February, a text message claiming “Important Notice from Hawaii MVD” stated that a traffic ticket must be processed by a certain date and demands payment that requires a text response. The Department of Motor Vehicles does not issue unsolicited text messages or requests for payments or personal information.
Amazon Prime customers are the latest group of consumers to be targeted by scammers. Here's how to stay one step ahead of bad actors.
A new year brings another set of phishing text messages making the rounds from scammers falsely claiming to be from ODOT and DMV. "Don’t take the bait!" the agency warning in a news release warning sent out on Friday.
CHARLOTTE — A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year, and the group being targeted the most is Gen Z — the generation currently aged 13 to 28. “Scammers are trying to rip off young adults, and ...