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A scam text message making the rounds in Wake County is attempting to deceive drivers with phony details about fake traffic violations and an upcoming fake court date. The North Carolina court system ...

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Scammers are sending fake court text messages with QR codes to U.S. drivers, demanding payment for traffic violations that never occurred across multiple states.

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If you recently received a text about "State Code 15c-16.003," be aware that these messages are designed to steal your personal or financial information. In May, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi ...

TO ONE YEAR IN PRISON AND $100,000 FINE. WELL BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A SCAM THAT IS HITTING YOUR TEXT MESSAGE BOX. AND HERE’S WHAT ONE OF THOSE TEXTS COULD LOOK LIKE. IT’S PRETTY LONG HERE, AND IT ...