Many of us cannot resist just ignoring a troubling text. If we respond, crooks know they've got a great shot at making some good money.

Are recent texts about unpaid Texas tolls a scam? If you receive an unexpected text claiming you owe unpaid tolls, be on high alert— it’s likely a scam, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Dear Eric: I don’t suppose I am the only one who feels ghosted by friends and family in their slow response time to texts. I am curious as to what is the courteous time to respond to texts. I ...

Following the warning, learn how to spot fake toll texts, protect your data and report fraud.

What should you do if you've actually been hit by a DMV, toll road or other text scam scheme?