Unpaid toll texts are scam, costing Tennesseans more than $190 million in 2024, AG says  — CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – In a recent press release, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division urged Tennesseans to be aware of phishing text scams claiming that a consumer has unpaid toll road and EZ Pass balances. Tech scams such as these cost Tennesseans more than $190 million in 2024, with senior accounting for one-third of those losses, says the FBI.

If You Get a USPS Scam Text, You Need to Do This ASAP  — Waiting for online shopping purchases to arrive? Stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be the U.S. Postal Service. Online shoppers are out in full force this holiday season. According to Adobe Analytics, consumers spent $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday in 2024—a 7.3% increase over past year—making it the highest single e-commerce shopping day in history. Unfortunately, as online shopping trends upward, so do opportunities for scammers.

Repetition Doesn't Make it Real  — Scammers borrow tactics from real-world marketers and advertisers. One common technique is using repeated messages to create brand awareness. Just because you get multiple messages advertising the same product or service, doesn't mean it's real.