The scam follows a round of winter weather that knocked out power to thousands across North Carolina.

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

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 ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A scam text is targeting Duke Energy customers, falsely claiming they will be affected by a scheduled ...

Scam text messages about unpaid toll fees have been surging this year, and chances are you’ve received more than one. The Federal Trade Commission says scammers are now taking things further by ...

The seasons for fishing in New Jersey lakes and river vary, but authorities warned it’s still open season for phishers who use a fake government agency text to hook an unsuspecting consumer for money.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The MTA is alerting New Yorkers that a round of fake toll text messages is being sent out to unsuspecting customers. The messages claim that money is owed and include a phishing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. If you’re planning to take advantage of Samsung, Google, or ...

For months, Channel 9 has reported on scam texts targeting drivers over fake unpaid tolls. Now, a new text scam is making the rounds, threatening to suspend your driver’s license. A number claiming to ...

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, "Hey, how are you?" or "Are you coming to the BBQ?" Before you know it, you're in a friendly back-and-forth with ...