Scammers sending text messages pretend to be from the NCDMV

Scammers are sending text messages pretending to be from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, officials said ...

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

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice in time for tax season.
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Wrong number text scam: The confusing new scam to watch out for

Whether you've fallen for text message scams in the past or even just side-eyed a slightly suspicious text, there's no reason to feel embarrassed—according to the FTC, text message scams ...

Fact Check: Look out for false warnings about 'Trump was arrested' scam text

Opening a text message announcing U.S. President Donald Trump's arrest will result in your bank account being attacked. A ...

Six Scams to Watch Out for During Tax Season

The 2026 tax filing season—for 2025 returns—begins on Jan. 26, which means scammers are ramping up efforts to steal taxpayers ...

How to spot the scam that’s taking Verizon customers by surprise

Verizon outage triggered a phishing scam. Here’s how to spot it - ‘If you’re unsure whether a message is real, go directly to ...

Warning signs the 'SMS blaster' scam is targeting your phone

SMS blasters are portable devices which impersonate a mobile phone network tower and are used by cybercriminals.
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Illinois Secretary of State warns about newest DMV scam texts

The Illinois Secretary of State is warning drivers about a new round of scam texts. Here's how to know if your messages from the DMV are authentic.