Text message scam warns people to pay fake traffic fines

If you get a text telling you to click a link and pay a traffic fine, it’s a scam.Both the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office ...

Beware of fake Verizon refund messages after last week's outage

In the wake of a widespread Verizon Wireless outage last week, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a ...

ERCOT officials warn about fake text messages as winter weather threatens the grid

Dangerous weather is coming, but officials say misinformation could make things worse.
New Jersey 101.5

That scary NJMVC ‘final notice’ text? It’s a scam

Beware of a text scam in New Jersey that pretends to be from the DMV, threatening legal action over unpaid tickets. Check ...
Hoodline

ERCOT Alerts Texans to Ignore Fake Texts on Power Grid Amid Winter Weather Warnings in Houston Area

ERCOT warns of fake texts about Texas power grid conditions during inclement weather and advises Texans to seek information from official sources only.
USA Today

What to do if you've been scammed by one of those fake toll road or DMV texts

If you paid up or attempted to pay after receiving a scam text, call your card issuer. Make sure to call the number on the back of your debit card or credit card that you've used. If you initiate a ...
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ERCOT warns Texans of fake grid condition texts during winter storm

Texans should be on the lookout for false information about the power grid coming in the form of fake texts, ERCOT warned on Saturday.

Verizon Outage—Your Account Is Under Attack If You Get This Text

A new warning has been issued for Verizon users awaiting confirmation of the refunds or credits due following the U.S.