New text scam targeting Texans - what to do if you get one

A parking ticket can ruin your day. With a growing number of lots offering electronic payments, it can be confusing when a ...

Attorney General warns of surge in court impersonation text scams

Scammers have found a new way to weaponize the typical stress that follows anything that has to do with the legal system.

Ignore this text: Scam includes QR code to get you to pay with threat of court

A scam text message making the rounds is warning people in Wake County about fake traffic violations and an upcoming ...

Dallas police warn of text scam involving Municipal Court

Recipients are being asked to make payments through a QR code, officials say ...
COLlive

Crown Heights Residents Warned About New QR Code Traffic Scam

Did you receive a text message from the State of New York Criminal Court regarding unpaid parking or toll violations? Read ...
WNCT on MSN

Law enforcement warns of new scam circulating involving a QR code

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other law enforcement agencies are warning residents ...
Hoodline

Crooks Hijack ‘Court’ Texts In QR Code Shakedown Across Dallas

Fake municipal-court texts with QR codes are circulating in Dallas. Don’t scan — report them and contact your bank if you ...
The New York Times

That QR Code You’re About to Scan Could Be Risky, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...