According to the FTC, recipients receive an "unexpected text that looks like it’s from Amazon," asking them to visit a link to claim a refund.

Like many other states, Nevada has apparently seen a rise in DMV text scams. Nevada Department of Transportation warned, "New scam texts are making the rounds pretending to be from NDOT or the DMV.

The most effective defense against these scams is simple: What states are affected by DMV scam texts? Since we first reported on this scam, we're still seeing it spread across the country.

Scammers are posing as debt collectors to frighten individuals into paying money they don't owe, but consumers have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to protect themselves.

Officials are warning drivers about latest DMV text message scam. What you need to know about deleting final notice messages on your iPhone or android ...

The Omaha Police Department is warning about multiple text scams affecting metro-area residents.

The text message cites “ Florida Law 15C-16.003,” which claims “mandates these penalties” if the recipient’s unpaid traffic fines aren’t settled by a certain date. Failure to pay, the ...

The latest text scam says the person has outstanding traffic tickets with a malicious link. The NMDOT said they will not call or text someone asking for payment information.

Learn to spot fake bank text messages with five warning signs of Chase phishing scams, including suspicious links and urgent deadlines designed to steal your account information.

Wisconsin officials warn of July 2025 scams Contact 6 spoke with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) about the top scams to watch out for in July 2025.

MassDOT is warning drivers of a scam circulating around that requests money over a text message.