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 ...

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

Bogus notices about unpaid tolls ranked among the Top 5 text scams in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Folks, we found yet another takeoff of this summer's sizzling toll road scam.

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 ...

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 ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and potential scams they have come in contact with by calling 828-1329 or via e… ...

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.

The FBI has warned of a new phishing scam sweeping smartphones in the US. The con is targeting drivers with convincing fake texts which claim to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It’s ...