The scam involves a passcode that grants scammers access to a person's calls and texts.

Local residents are being targeted by a wave of aggressive phone and text scams featuring thieves who pose as law enforcement officers, jail officials, and court personnel to steal money.

You see a charge you don't recognize. It looks like it came from a trusted brand. Your instinct kicks in. You want to fix it quickly and move on. That's exactly what happened to Dorothy. After a ...

Your phone buzzes. A text message pops up saying you have an outstanding traffic violation, and if you scan the attached QR code immediately, you can pay a $6.99 balance and avoid a court appearance.

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...