During this year's holiday season, you may have received text messages regarding failed package deliveries from a number claiming to be from a shipping service. These messages are a common form of ...

“Stay alert! Smishing scams are on the rise,” they said on Facebook. The department said if a text message seems “fishy,” it is best to ignore it, delete it, or report it as spam.

Beavercreek Police posted a couple of examples of smishing scams on social media. “Stay alert! Smishing scams are on the rise,” they said on Facebook. They said you can protect yourself by watching ...