People nationwide are being alerted of an ongoing text message scam in which recipients receive fake text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls. In California, the texts may be fake ...

The holiday season is the time of giving, but unfortunately, some believe it is the time of stealing. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is reminding customers the importance of avoiding trending ...

Have you received a text message urging you to pay a FasTrak fee? It's a scam. The message looks like this: “In order to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on statements, please pay ...

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The holiday season is the time of giving, but unfortunately, some believe it is the time of stealing. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is reminding customers the importance of avoiding trending ...

Smishing scams involving fake toll payment requests are targeting Americans nationwide. These scams often involve text messages requesting payment or personal information. Government agencies and toll ...

Mobile devices largely dominate modern communication and cyber criminals have devised new ways to exploit unsuspecting users. One such method that has gained significant attention is smishing—a ...

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 ...

Taxpayers should be aware of a recent "smishing" scam that could cost as much as $1,400 or lead to personal data being compromised. Scams can cost U.S. taxpayers thousands of dollars and cause ...

Californians may receive a text message claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls, and the text may appear as from FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system. The scam is designed to deceive drivers ...