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HSBC has admitted to failing to protect customers from scams and agreed to a $35 million penalty in the Federal Court.

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If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...

Text messages are part of daily life. They’re quick, easy, and feel personal. But that’s exactly why scammers love them. A simple text can open the door to fraud, identity theft, or even empty your ...