A Philadelphia-based cybersecurity researcher has traced many of the text message scams about unpaid tolls to China.

Right now, experts say, scammers running the DMV or toll road text scams seem to be selecting phone numbers at random — not necessarily using phone numbers associated with a specific account or ...

In 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages, according to the FTC — a fivefold ...

Multiple police agencies across Western Washington posted on social media this week, warning communities to look out for toll ...

A new phishing scam impersonating the DMV is targeting drivers with fake traffic ticket warnings. Arvin police warn residents ...

Scammers are sending texts falsely claiming to be from prepaid road toll programs — E-Z pass or SunPass — in an attempt to steal personal information/credit card information.

If readers get a text message purporting to be from the Nevada Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Nevada Dept. of Transportation (NDOT), officials are cautioning them not to respond. Further, anyone in ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

The Kentucky DMV does not collect payment for traffic tickets, that's the job of the Kentucky Court of Justice and they won't ...

Better Business Bureau® advises consumers to be on the lookout for fake text messages that appear to be from a government ...

There are at least two other ongoing phone scams targeting Washingtonians, including one claiming to be from the WSDOT's ...

Law enforcement is not going to text you and then give you a day to pay,” Brownstown Twp. Deputy Chief Andrew Starzec said. “Government doesn’t work that way or that fast.” ...