The issue seems to be on the rise as this month, officials have issued warnings about the scams in Indiana, Maryland and Michigan.

If you’ve received a text message recently from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, it’s definitely a phishing scam, state officials say. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration Thursday put out ...

Online shoppers are out in full force this holiday season. According to Adobe Analytics, consumers spent $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday in 2024—a 7.3% increase over past year—making it the highest ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Drivers who use Port Authority bridges and tunnels connecting New York and New Jersey are being warned about a new text message ...

Americans lost $470 million to scams that started with a text message in 2024, according to new Federal Trade Commission data published in an April 2025 FTC release. The figure reflects a sharp ...

Smartphone users are being targeted by scam texts saying they have unpaid tolls and E-ZPass charges. If you're a smartphone user, chances are you've received a text message claiming you need to pay ...

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment scams—often tied to social media pitches—drove the biggest losses, while phone ...

Spam is running rampant. Our smartphones, email inboxes, and social media message boxes are groaning under its weight, with spammers and other fraudsters developing more sophisticated techniques to ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s a new scam spreading across Florida. Scammers are targeting residents with fraudulent text messages claiming they have unpaid parking tickets or toll violations. These messages ...

Elder fraud is a significant issue, with reported losses reaching nearly $5 billion in 2024. Scammers often build emotional connections through romance scams before making urgent requests for money.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scammers are at it again, texting Americans, hoping to trick them into giving up financial information under the guise of paying ...