Texting scams becoming more sophisticated: How to recognize them

Texting scams becoming more sophisticated: How to recognize them

If you have a cell phone, you’ve probably been inundated with spam messages saying you owe money. The methods criminals are using to steal your personal and financial data are becoming more and more sophisticated.

CCSO reports scam - The Morning Sun

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Scammers are back at it again. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about a scheme where criminals are impersonating law enforcement.     …

Transportation Cabinet issues tolling violation scam alert

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Be on the lookout for scam tolling text messages. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning people of fraudulent text messages impersonating tolling agencies claiming individuals have outstanding toll balances and threaten that additional fees will be incurred if payment is not sent immediately. The cabinet urges people not to provide personal information or click the link at the bottom of the message, whi…

Daviess County residents warned about scam texts on unpaid tolls, tickets

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving text messages that claim recipients have unpaid tolls or traffic tickets. According to the sheriff’s office, the text messages state that unpaid tolls or tickets will result in a license suspension. The messages reportedly contain links encouraging recipients to click and pay fees. […] The post Daviess County residents warned about scam texts on unpaid tolls, tickets…

Savannah Police Department warns of scam texts

(SAVANNAH, Mo.) On Sunday, the Savannah Police Department posted on social media that it had warned residents about a new scam text claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue.