The issue seems to be on the rise as this month, officials have issued warnings about the scams in Indiana, Maryland and Michigan.

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

The text message over a traffic violation looks official. It has the state seal of Minnesota, the address for the courthouse, a case number and the name of the judge overseeing the case. It alerts the ...