Richmond's Commonwealth's Attorney is warning residents about a scam text message circulating that includes a fake court ...

Officials issue statewide fraud alert about toll violations text message scam. Here's what to do if you get these messages on your iPhone or Android.

Ohio officials are warning of fake texts claiming unpaid tolls and parking fines. Here's how to spot and report the scam.

The fraudulent messages demand immediate payment and often threaten court action to pressure victims into responding.

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that ...

The Franklin County Municipal Court is warning people about a new scam. The court says people have been receiving texts with notices telling them they have an unpaid parking ticke ...

Two state agencies are warning about scammers texting and claiming that you owe for either unpaid parking or a toll fine. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns the scammers claim ...

Texting scams are exploding. In 2024 alone, U.S. consumers lost $470 million to them, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a number more than five times what it was just four years earlier. To ...

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As a rule of thumb, if you receive an unsolicited text, especially one claiming to include a security code, it's likely part of a phishing scheme. Such is the case with a recent spate of unprompted ...