Never reply to these text messages! How to spot SMS cost traps

A harmless text message can quickly become expensive. Read this article to find out in which cases you should not respond.

That Verizon $20 credit text is real, here's how to claim it

Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone — and you're probably wondering whether it's ...
WGAL

Scam text message claims you have unpaid traffic ticket

MORE. THE FIRST THING I NOTICED ABOUT THIS SCAM TEXT MESSAGE THAT’S BEING REPORTED TO THE EIGHT ON YOUR SIDE TEAM, IT’S THE EMAIL ADDRESS AT THE TOP THAT THE TEXT MESSAGE ORIGINATES FROM. IT HAS ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ohio Turnpike unpaid toll text scams make a resurgence. Here's what to know.

Ohioans are receiving scam text messages claiming unpaid road tolls, similar to a surge seen in March. Official toll notices are sent by mail, though Reliant Capital Solutions may send legitimate text ...
WGAL

Wrong number text message scams are on the rise

THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION SAYS THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE WHO WILL OPEN A TEXT MESSAGE WHEN THEY RECEIVE IT IS AS HIGH AS 98%, AND THOSE ARE GOOD ODDS FOR A SCAMMER. IN FACT, I JUST GOT ONE THIS WEEK ...