When you're anxiously awaiting a package, you're likely keeping a close eye on shipping updates to know when to expect it. So when USPS sends a text to tell you a worker couldn't deliver your package, ...

Receiving a text about a customer refund can seem like good news-until you start to suspect it may simply be a scam. That has been the case for Verizon customers who are now scratching their heads ...

Tax scam season has already begun with an Inflation Refund text scam making the rounds that's specifically designed to target New Yorkers. That state issues an inflation refund to citizens and ...

This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it ...

According to Robokiller, Americans received 19.2 billion spam and scam texts in April 2025 alone — that comes out to about 63 spam texts for every person. There’s only one group of people who don’t ...

ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Did you recently get a text saying you owe money for tolls or traffic violations in Illinois? While these messages may be convincing, they’re likely scams, and there are a few ways ...

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...

The Illinois Secretary of State is warning drivers about a new round of scam texts. Here's how to know if your messages from the DMV are authentic.

Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone — and you're probably wondering whether it's legitimate. The short answer: Yes, the text is real. But given how common scam ...