Text messages that appear to come from "Department of Motor Vehicles" offices are raising alarms across the country, including in North Carolina. Attorney General Jeff Jackson said his office is ...

CLEVELAND — Last year, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages, according to the latest data published by the Federal Trade Commission. With losses this high, ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For years, VERIFY viewers have been reporting text messages sent to them, alarming them to alleged unpaid tolls. The messages include a link to pay the bill, and if left unpaid, ...

CLEVELAND — We're going down a familiar road today to keep your money safe from a scam that’s been going on for quite some time. We first reported on warnings about this type of scam in April of 2024, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the 2024 presidential election just a few months away, many people are getting a lot of text messages from political parties and candidates. Most of these messages are sent by ...

If you have a cellphone, you likely receive scam text messages. Some of them can appear legitimate, but there are red flags to be on the lookout for that point to a fake message. VERIFY is giving you ...

HOUSTON — There is a lot of financial help available for people struggling during the pandemic, but not all of the grant opportunities you see are real. Someone reached out to the VERIFY team after ...