WGAL

Wrong number text message scams are on the rise

THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION SAYS THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE WHO WILL OPEN A TEXT MESSAGE WHEN THEY RECEIVE IT IS AS HIGH AS 98%, AND THOSE ARE GOOD ODDS FOR A SCAMMER. IN FACT, I JUST GOT ONE THIS WEEK ...
WGAL

Police in York County warn of scam text message sent through township event notification system

CHANGE. THEY RUN THROUGH 2027. NEW THIS MORNING, SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP POLICE IN YORK COUNTY ARE WARNING RESIDENTS ABOUT A SCAM TEXT MESSAGE THAT’S GOING AROUND. POLICE SAY THIS MESSAGE WAS ACTUALLY ...
Purdue University

Register up to 3 phone numbers to receive PurdueALERT text message notifications

Any Purdue University student, faculty or staff member may now register up to three phone numbers to receive PurdueALERT text message notifications. PurdueALERT, the university’s emergency ...
Campus Safety Magazine

New Campus Emergency Communications Survey Highlights Advances in Mass Notification and Panic Alarm Systems

Many emergency notification and panic alarm systems are now integrated, with some providing two-way communications to help responders effectively address a crisis. Traditionally, mass ...
Redding Record Searchlight

What's a smishing text? See examples as scam text messages target people over unpaid tolls

Californians may receive a text message claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls, and the text may appear as from FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system. The scam is designed to deceive drivers ...
The Eagle

College Station school district launching text message notification system for parents

The College Station school district is launching a notification system for parents to be alerted via text message when an emergency arises. The service is scheduled to launch Feb. 11. Until then, ...