The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office issued an “urgent consumer alert” about a sophisticated text messaging scam (“smishing”) that is targeting residents in the Wichita area.

The text messaging scam, or "smishing" attempt, is part of a coordinated effort hitting multiple states, not just Kansas.

Scam text messages are being reported to the Better Business Bureau in growing numbers, and experts say the problem is getting worse.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The texts say that the recipient owes money for EZ pass tolls and include a link to copy paste into a browser to “settle” the bill ...

Officials issue statewide fraud alert about toll violations text message scam. Here's what to do if you get these messages on your iPhone or Android.

In today’s digital age, businesses face an ever-growing array of cyber threats and one that’s becoming increasingly prominent is "smishing." Smishing — a blend of “SMS” and “phishing” — is a form of ...

The FBI and FTC previously warned about scam text messages claiming unpaid tolls, asking for immediate payment and personal information. A new "smishing" campaign also impersonates package delivery ...

Although people might be late with holiday shopping this season, that doesn't mean they shouldn't be on high alert about where and how they shop. While people are out shopping for loved ones, scammers ...

Millions of holiday greeting cards and gift packages are making their way through the U.S. Postal Service system in the next few weeks. But scammers are taking advantage, and customers need to be on ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -After years of being scammed by robocalls and emails, many consumers know to ignore them. In recent years many cyber criminals have switched to texting scams because they know if ...

Officials continue to warn of smishing scams intended to steal people's personal information. The FBI alerted smartphone users nationwide to delete fake text messages pretending to be from toll road ...