A warning concerning all those unsolicited offers to upgrade your phone or cell service to save money: A Southaven mom says she took the bait and got charged thousands - and she’s not the only one.

Scammers are using QR codes to trick people with fake traffic violations. Don't fall for it.

AI lets crooks easily and cheaply create realistic-looking fake discounts. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom explains what ...

Cameron Nakashima joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss why QR codes are used, legitimate businesses uses, ...

In the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a "final notice" for a ...

When you scan a QR code, your device reads the pattern and translates it into information, most often a link. That link then ...

Scammers are sending fake "Notice of Default" traffic violation text messages impersonating state courts across the U.S., ...

Scammers try to trick drivers into thinking they face a court date and more trouble if they don't pay up for so-called "unpaid" violations.

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other law enforcement agencies are warning residents of a new scam involving a “Notice of Default” being sent out through text.

A scam text message making the rounds in Wake County is attempting to deceive drivers with phony details about fake traffic violations and an upcoming fake court date. The North Carolina court system ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The scam often arrives from a close friend. (Anna Barclay via Getty Images) WhatsApp has taken action against the ‘PIN Code scam’ ...

A warning from the Dallas Police Department highlights a new variation of a familiar scam: text messages that appear to come from municipal courts directing recipients to fraudulent payment links.