USA/New Text Scam—
A text scam is trolling for victims, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The agency sent out a consumer alert today saying it has seen a spike in reports of a text scam involving a fake traffic violation.
Here is the link to the official notice about the scam and what to do if you receive this fraudulent text.
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Friday, August 21, 2026