A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage.

Scammers are sending fake Amazon product recall texts with phishing links designed to steal your login and payment details. Here's how to spot them.

You get a text message. It says Amazon is hiring. The pay sounds great. The work is easy. It feels like a lucky break. Then you read it again. That is when things start to feel off, and you realize it ...

Most of us have received a random text that makes us pause for a second. Maybe it promises a prize. Maybe it claims to be from a delivery company. Lately, another type of message is spreading quickly: ...

Whether it’s a child car seat, kitchen appliance, or lawn tool, recall notices warn you of a potential safety risk. Now there’s a new warning from Consumer Reports: scammers are trying to trick you ...

If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're one of the over 310 million people in the world who use Amazon — after all, who doesn't love getting exactly what they need delivered to their ...

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...

On the topic of transportation, I also want to make sure Kentuckians are aware of *** current scam trying to take advantage of them. Fraudulent texts are being sent across the country, including here ...

Your phone buzzes. A text message pops up saying you have an outstanding traffic violation, and if you scan the attached QR code immediately, you can pay a $6.99 balance and avoid a court appearance.