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

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

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

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

The biggest red flag of all: The city of Detroit sends drivers with unpaid parking fees a notice from the municipal parking department through the regular mail, not through text message. Detroit's ...

Toll imposter scams rang up a median loss of $7 in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Criminals, though, are not actually interested in small change for unpaid ...

Many of us cannot resist just ignoring a troubling text. If we respond, crooks know they've got a great shot at making some ...

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

Law enforcement is not going to text you and then give you a day to pay,” Brownstown Twp. Deputy Chief Andrew Starzec said.

The unpaid toll text messages are a popular scam across the country. They aim to trick victims into clicking a link to a seemingly legitimate payment site and input their personal financial ...

Florida officials are once again sounding the alarm over a resurfacing scam targeting drivers with fake text messages claiming they owe unpaid tolls or traffic tickets.