Replying with a "Y" (or any other response) makes iOS think you know the sender, and once you restart the Messages app (as the scam text will tell ... it's with "Y" or with "STOP" to supposedly ...

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning about phony text messages sent to residents about supposed tolls they owe. The surge in SMS spam has been linked to increased activity by foreign bad ...

Another scam popping up in messages claims it's from a mailing service like USPS, UPS or FedEX. The text typically states ...

The first text which I deleted was in a very similar vein and format. Is this a scam and why, for what?" Bill's experience is not unique. Many people receive similar messages that seem harmless at ...

Toll payment scams are an old favorite of crooks ... do not reply, even to text “STOP.” Bogus message senders will not quit. Don’t pay money over text or click on links in the message.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that if you received an unsolicited text message claiming you owe money for unpaid ...

They emphasized that they will never send a bill or any information through a text message. Gulliver says the scam targets people with phone numbers near tolling authorities. The scammers do not ...

How to spot a scam Taxpayers should be on the lookout for the following red flags: .Text messages claiming to be from the IRS: The IRS does not communicate via text for economic impact payments or ...

It tells you to reply 'STOP' if you didn't authorise this, which will most likely lead to a scam which will try to steal your personal and payment information. You can report scam text messages by ...

If you get one of these texts, do not click the link. Instead, check your account directly on Riverlink's website or call customer service. You can also report the scam to the FBI.

It's probably a scam. Authorities across the United States are warning about a wave of scam text messages that claim the person receiving the message has unpaid fees. The real goal of the scam is to ...