The Detroit Police Department issued a warning to the public regarding scam text messages that may appear to come from official sources.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the advent of smartphones comes the possibility of getting scammed by way of text message. That’s exactly the thing that the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is warning ...

Scammers typically target specific states and their toll programs, sending threatening messages to numbers within those ...

CONSUMER REPORTS (AZFamily) — 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 ...

Scam texts can look legit, and it is getting harder to trust your gut. Android has a built-in tool that can help you sanity check a message fast.

It starts with a ping. You are in the middle of your day when a text pops up saying that there is a problem with your package delivery or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, ...

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Don't click on that link: A new Amazon scam involves fake recall texts that make it easy to give away personal information.

For many Americans, scam communications have become a routine part of the day. While 46% of those surveyed say fraudsters reach out to them daily, about 18% say they're getting peppered with ...

A bipartisan group of lawmakers who chair the state House and Senate transportation committees are warning the public of text and email scams impersonating the state Department of Transportation, the ...