Scam texts are one of the oldest means of stealing data, but they are getting more advanced. Here's a breakdown of some of the common tells that a message isn't genuine, and how you can protect ...

Joe Ducey with the Better Business Bureau reports that more victims are getting scammed by people they think are close ...

NEW YORK (WRGB) — A surge in text message scams is targeting unsuspecting consumers with fake package delivery and toll payment alerts, according to Consumer Reports. These messages often appear ...

Never click on links or download files from an unexpected text or email message. Instead, go directly to the source to see if there’s a problem. For instance, call customer service at the toll road.

It has also opened up new avenues for scammers to take advantage of those who may not be savvy enough to spot a scam or cyberattack when they see one. While there are ... with many doing so by way of ...

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has issued a warning about scammers using text messages to impersonate the agency. The messages, claiming to be from the BMV, threaten legal action while ...

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning residents about a new text message scam targeting Missourians. The texts, which claim to be from MoDOT, say recipients owe unpaid traffic fines.

“While it is possible that certain functionalities might change in future updates, the main procedures for protecting user data are very good,” he said. “For instance, end-to-end encryption ensures ...