The scam unfolded when the victim received a text message claiming a traffic violation fine had been imposed on his vehicle, complete with a payment link.

A new scam text message has been doing the rounds across the country, with the message purporting to be from Revenue. The latest scam tells the receiver that their ‘pre-approved 2024 tax credit ...

Holiday scam robocalls and robotexts are surging nationwide, with scammers posing as charities, delivery services, and ...

If you get a text claiming an Amazon product you purchased is recalled, take heed − it may be a scam. Text messages that claim a product you bought has been flagged as having unspecified quality or ...

A man lost nearly Rs 6 lakh after attempting to pay a Rs 500 traffic fine through a fake link sent via SMS. Cybercrime police ...

The Press Information Bureau warns SBI customers about a deceptive online message, stating that the bank never sends links or ...

For those shopping online, be aware of scammers who are sending text messages about a package for you. Although it may seem real, it's just another phishing attempt. Phishing is the fraudulent attempt ...

Messages from unknown numbers, spelling mistakes, strange links, or requests for OTPs, PINs or bank details should be treated as red flags.

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

The province is reminding the public about an ongoing fraudulent text message scam regarding Motor Registration services that ...

Phone scams aren’t the only threat anymore — scam text messages (also called “smishing”) are exploding in frequency and in financial damage. According to recent FTC data, Americans lost over $470 ...

They’re actually phishing scams out to get your valuable private information.