Your phone buzzes. A text message pops up saying you have an outstanding traffic violation, and if you scan the attached QR code immediately, you can pay a $6.99 balance and avoid a court appearance.

Thousands of people across the Kansas City metro are receiving alarming text messages claiming they owe court fines. It's a scam. Sign up for our Newsletters The messages warn recipients they must pay ...

JOBS. THERE’S A NEW TEXTING SCAM CIRCULATING AROUND BALTIMORE CITY. IT SURROUNDS PARKING VIOLATIONS. SO THE TEXT IT LOOKS LIKE THIS. IT SAYS NOTICE OF DEFAULT UNPAID PARKING FINES. THE TEXT STATES YOU ...