Pennsylvania woman loses $24,000 after becoming a victim of an ‘Apple high alert’ text scam
Pennsylvania Woman Falls Victim to Text Scam A woman from Pennsylvania believed she was safeguarding her finances, but instead, she ended up sending $24,000 to scammers through a sophisticated text-based scam. Police have noted that this kind of scam is increasingly prevalent across the United States. “It started with a text message saying Apple was […]
Text scam impersonates traffic violations to steal your information
Imagine this: your phone buzzes, and you receive a text that seems urgent. It states you owe money for a traffic violation, but you haven’t lived in California for nearly a decade. This exact situation troubled Todd in Texas. He reached out to share his confusion: “I got this message today. I’m really puzzled. I […]
Fraudulent court text scheme employs QR codes to capture payment details from motorists
Beware of Fake Court Text Scams Targeting Drivers Imagine receiving a phone call or a text that urgently demands payment for a traffic fine. You might think, “Oh no, I need to handle this!” But here’s the catch – it’s all a scam. Across the nation, scammers are targeting unsuspecting drivers by sending text messages […]
Signs of an Amazon job text scam to watch for
Job Scams: How to Recognize Them So, you get a text saying Amazon is hiring. The pay sounds fantastic, and the work appears straightforward. At first, it feels like a stroke of luck, right? But then you take a second look, and something seems off. It’s crucial to dissect these messages for red flags to […]
Text messages from Hong Peng to Gautham Sampath disclosed following claims of $39 million theft
An IT employee from the Los Angeles School District is facing serious accusations of embezzling millions from the district, apparently in exchange for significant kickbacks. Text messages that have come to light may lead to substantial prison time for him. State prosecutors point to a text conversation between LAUSD staff members Hong “Grace” Penn and […]
Cafe owner in Toronto attempted to text Air Canada pilot Mackenzie Gunther following the LaGuardia plane crash
Tragic Loss of Air Canada Pilot The owner of a coffee shop in Toronto, favored by Air Canada pilot Mackenzie Gunther, shared on Tuesday that he reached out to his regular customers after the recent plane crash at LaGuardia Airport. “When I didn’t hear back after a day, I sensed something was off,” said Daniel […]
Oregon man arrested again for sending death threats via text to his probation officer
Oregon Man Arrested Again for Threatening the President An Oregon man is back in custody after he sent a text message to his probation officer indicating he wanted to “kill the president.” Diedrich Holgate, 47, was previously convicted last July for making threats on social media and had contacted the Washington office of the U.S. […]
Google alerts users to YouTube job text scams and tips for recognizing the signs.
We’ve all likely received a strange text at some point. You know, the ones that claim you’ve won something or that it’s from a shipping company. Recently, however, there’s been a surge in messages about remote job opportunities that are, well, pretty sketchy. Take Peter from New York—he reached out after getting a dubious text […]
Ways to set your text messages to the highest privacy level
Every day, Americans are sending around 6 billion text messages, with about 81% of U.S. users turning to their phones’ default messaging apps instead of alternatives like Telegram or WhatsApp. But if you’re still using SMS for your texts, you might be opening yourself up to security risks. Here’s why you should consider enabling RCS […]
Warning about scam text: phony security alert aims at users across the country
Scam texts can sometimes be tricky to identify, and one recent example stands out. Initially, a message can seem polished and make use of official branding that encourages a sense of trust. It includes technical jargon that might make even cautious individuals, like Bob, hesitate before simply deleting the text. Bob decided to share the […]