If you think someone has your bank account number, get in touch with your bank immediately. Check your statements and credit reports for suspicious activity.

How can you determine if it really is your bank trying to get in touch with you or whether a scammer is trying to access your ...

The FTC is warning taxpayers to keep an eye out for phishing and smishing scams aimed at stealing tax refunds and personal data.

Find out why your debit card was declined and the exact steps you need to take to unfreeze your account and protect your cash ...

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice in time for tax season.

With AI fueling new schemes, scams have become a booming business—and 2026 could be the most lucrative year yet. I show you how to spot them and stay safe.

Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us ...

The latest in a rash of scams targeting North Carolina motorists involves fraudulent text messages supposedly sent from the state Division of Motor Vehicles. rcraver@wsjournal.com 336-727-7376 ...

Users once again are reporting getting texts from the "DMV" and "MVC" warning them of outstanding traffic tickets. t's a scam, which now has entered its second year. The scam text messages have been ...

Bank First Corporation has appointed Steven Eldred to its Board of Directors. The appointment follows the company's merger with Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc. Eldred brings more than 40 years of banking ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Scam texts claim NC DMV will penalize people for unpaid traffic tickets. DMV and Attorney General state texts are fraudulent and urge ...

Scam texts claim NC DMV will penalize people for unpaid traffic tickets. DMV and Attorney General state texts are fraudulent and urge people to delete and report. Do not click links or send money; ...