JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Beware of a barrage of text scams that are circulating right now in our area. From promises of a refund to $2,000 in Walmart credits -- do not fall for them! Scammers are hoping ...

Local authorities say there’s been a recent uptick in scam text messages targeting bank customers. Authorities believe scammers are also using AI to trick victims. Authorities say if something seems ...

The Richmond Police Department shared on social media that they have received reports of a new text message scam. The messages often appear to come from a loved one claiming their phone is broken and ...

OPD says there is no such department, they warn users to not click on the link or share any financial information with the number that sent the message. 🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 A text message claiming to be ...

“It’s probably in our area right now, as far as our area code,” he said. “A lot of 507 numbers that they’re trying to send it to, and then it moves on to different areas. They usually just send a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new wave of scam texts is hitting phones across the Chicago area and nationwide. The ABC7 I-Team is investigating the incredible increase in the intimidating messages. The I-Team ...

What makes for a believable texting – or sexting – exchange? And why has this suddenly become so crucial for a character’s credibility? We meet the teams who agonise over writing lines that only ...

Several FasTrak and E-ZPass users in California, especially in the San Francisco Bay area, flagged a rise in a smashing text scam. These residents reported receiving a text message that asked them to ...

Residents of the Greater Houston area and people living in metro areas nationwide have seen a spike in activity revolving around scam text messages seeking payment for unpaid tolls. The Harris County ...

As multiple wildfires rage across Southern California, forcing tens of thousands in the surrounding area to evacuate and threatening thousands of homes, the USA TODAY Network is dedicated to keeping ...