You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears ...

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A new con is sending church members text messages claiming to be their pastors, asking for money.

Illinois officials are warning residents to not respond or open links if they get a text claiming they owe money for traffic ...

ILLINOIS (WIFR) - A rise in text scams about unpaid traffic fines has Loves Park police and Illinois’ Secretary of State ...

Scam texts are targeting people ages 18 to 29 at record levels, with reports of attempted scams among Gen Z tripling.

The Maine secretary of state's office is warning about a widespread scam text. The scam text warns of unpaid fines due to traffic violations. "Don't fall for the scammers' criminal tricks," the ...

A Springfield woman says she was about to hand over her savings account information, but then spotted a red flag.

If you paid up or attempted to pay after receiving a scam text, call your card issuer. Make sure to call the number on the back of your debit card or credit card that you've used. If you initiate a ...

A scam that’s gaining traction promises consumers job opportunities which experts say are too good to be true.

One of the more helpful features Apple introduced with iOS 26 is a new filtering system designed to make users less likely to fall victim to a phishing scam over text. With the volume of texting scams ...

As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.

If you are ever unsure whether a message is fraudulent, you should contact the entity requesting funds via their official number, not the contact info listed in the text.