Q: Why am I suddenly getting lots of weird, random texts from strangers asking if they know me? A: If you’re receiving vague text messages from numbers you don’t recognize saying something like, “Hi, ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — When you get a text message and the sender uses your name, you might give the sender more credit. That's what the scammers are hoping for. The text messages received were from an ...

SEATTLE — If you receive a text message requesting payment for outstanding toll charges, assume it’s a scam. The volume of these fake messages has surged since Checkbook first warned about them in ...

MORE. THE FIRST THING I NOTICED ABOUT THIS SCAM TEXT MESSAGE THAT’S BEING REPORTED TO THE EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE TEAM, IT’S THE EMAIL ADDRESS AT THE TOP THAT THE TEXT MESSAGE ORIGINATES FROM. IT HAS ...

It looks official. A text message from E-Z Pass or some other toll company saying, “Final Reminder: You owe an outstanding toll. Pay by March 31 to avoid additional fees or legal action.” It’s the ...