Don’t reply ‘STOP’ to unsolicited text messages. Do this instead

They tell you that replying “STOP” will get the texts to cease. But in many cases, they’re lying. And it can often make ...
NBC Chicago

EZ Pass scam texts about unpaid tolls continue to spread. Here's what to do.

Across Illinois, drivers are receiving text messages claiming to be from the Illinois Tollway accusing them of "toll evasion" or having unpaid tolls. "These are phishing text scams. Do not respond or ...
Yahoo

Did you get a text demanding you pay a toll bill? How to know you’re getting scammed

Did you get a text message demanding that you pay a toll bill within the next 48 hours using the payment link provided? A phishing text from someone posing as a TxDOT agent. TxDOT has warned drivers ...
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If You've Received A Text Asking You To Pay Unpaid Tolls Recently, It's A Scam, According ...

But, thankfully, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning cell phone users that a text message like this is likely a ...
Yahoo

Ohio BMV ticket text scam targets drivers state. See the texts, how to report scam messages

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 ...
WRAL

Raleigh woman shaken after receiving messages demanding money, threatening dismemberment

Authorities are investigating a text message from someone claiming to be from a cartel threatening people with dismemberment if they don’t send them money. Around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, a Raleigh woman, ...