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Beware of a text scam in New Jersey that pretends to be from the DMV, threatening legal action over unpaid tickets. Check ...

(CR) — You’re in the middle of something when your phone pings — a text from an unknown number. Is it real, or another scam? A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped ...

The messages threaten license suspension, fines and other penalties, and claim the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, or BMV, is warning its customers about new text message scams that are now strongly mimicking the BMV’s mobile website and improperly citing Indiana Code. Our ...

You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears to have contacted you by mistake? Though you may be tempted to respond, ...

The Division of Motor Vehicles and state Attorney General’s Office say a new round of scam text messages have popped up in ...

Whether posing as banks or toll agencies, scam text messages are on the rise. A new Consumer Reports Cyber Readiness Report found text scam attempts increased by 50% and are growing fastest among Gen ...

This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it ...

Texting scams are exploding. In 2024 alone, U.S. consumers lost $470 million to them, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a number more than five times what it was just four years earlier. To ...

The enhanced Scam Detector blocks more everyday scams, making protection simple and accessible for everyone. Americans spend ...

Illinois Secretary of State's Office is warning residents to not respond or open any links if they get a text message claiming they owe money for traffic violations or unpaid tolls. The scam texts ...