There are several ways you can sniff out and identify a fake text message that is probably part of a scam.

That's why many people are receiving a lot more marketing texts lately. Companies have discovered that texts are a powerful way to reach customers and, more importantly, to get a response.

Fernandez-Barquin says his office has been notified of a new scam. It’s a phishing scam using text messages and phone calls.

Officials in Denver are warning residents about fake holiday events selling tickets online, targeting those looking to ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The City of Houston Municipal Courts is warning people that companies are using fake text messages to solicit people about their court cases. Here's how it works: the companies send ...

Fake bank text message scams are recently popping back up. These scams, also known as smishing, trick you into giving up personal information or money by pretending to be your bank. Holly Salmons, ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to two scams targeting the community, involving text messages and fake debit cards. In one scam, victims receive a text ...

Islamabad Police has issued a public warning urging citizens to stay alert against fake phone calls and fraudulent text messages. In an awareness message, ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is warning residents not to fall for a text message scam that falsely claims recipients owe money for unpaid tolls. The deceptive messages appear to come ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about fake texts involving Amazon. It says some people are receiving messages claiming to be from Amazon, saying an item they purchased ...

( WAND) - The Illinois Department of Revenue is warning about a new nationwide text message scam targeting people with fake ...