Truist is warning customers about common fraud schemes, including phishing, check fraud and scam texts, and how to avoid them ...

Phishing attempts via text message are getting more frequent and more sophisticated. Learn how to avoid text scams and what to do if you fall victim. Peter Butler Managing Editor Peter is a writer and ...

High-stakes fraud and traditional text message scams are being favoured by fraudsters, according to data from a major bank. Barclays said that its own data indicates investment scams, which often ...

One text message, a tap on a link, and a life’s savings can vanish before morning. That is what happened to a Houston woman who believed she was responding to a legitimate fraud alert from her bank ...

A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate but asks for an upfront fee. Federal investigators say these scenarios ...

On Friday, the News 8 On Your Side team is wrapping up its countdown of the top five scams of 2025.The No. 1 scam is one many older adults are familiar with.Medicare scamsMedicare scams have been ...

Opening a text message announcing U.S. President Donald Trump's arrest will result in your bank account being attacked. A rumor that circulated on social media in January 2026 claimed opening a text ...

Scam texts offering lucrative jobs are everywhere, and Gen Z is falling for it. Rising unemployment and mass layoffs are making the problem worse.