The scammers sent an offer for an ‘innovative’ energy saving device via an SMS, usually including the victim’s real name, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month. The texts impersonating state road toll ...

Thailand has experienced a surge in scam calls and SMS messages, reaching 168 million in 2024, marking a five-year high, according to Gogolook Thailand's 2024 annual report.The increase is attributed ...

This advanced fee loan phishing scam often comes in the form of harassing phone calls and voicemails. The caller insists they need to verify minor details, such as your income, to finalize your ...

An SMS scam targeting road tolls has resurfaced, claiming people owe money for unpaid bills. An example of the scam text people may receive reads as follows: "Pay your FastTrak Lane tolls by ...

This indicates that scammers still heavily rely on SMS as their primary scam channel. Gambling and money loan scams are the two most common types of SMS scam. Scammers also shifted to ...