Authorities across the U.S. are issuing warnings about a surge in various types of scams, including impersonation scams, text message frauds, and QR code scams. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reported an increase in scams where fraudsters impersonate CISA officials, demanding money or cryptocurrency. The Federal Reserve has also warned of scammers posing as its officials to extract personal financial information. CISA advises that it will never ask for money and suggests calling 844-SAY-CISA if a scam is suspected. Law enforcement agencies in multiple states, including Oklahoma, Texas, and Pennsylvania, are alerting the public to fraudulent text messages claiming unpaid tolls or other charges. These texts often include links to malicious websites designed to steal personal information. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has received over 20,000 calls related to these scams, indicating a significant impact on public services. The Troup County Sheriff's Office has also issued warnings about these scam texts. In Walnut Creek, California, police are cautioning residents against scanning QR codes placed on parking meters, which have been linked to scams. Similarly, the FBI has released a public service announcement about cyber criminals using search engine advertisements to impersonate employee self-service websites, aiming to steal login credentials and funds. The FBI warns that it will not ask for personal financial information over the phone. Scammers are also targeting immigrants with fraudulent emails demanding payment to avoid deportation, according to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Additionally, there is a noted increase in 'wrong number' text scams, where seemingly innocuous messages are used to engage victims and eventually defraud them. The Federal Trade Commission reports that 22% of scams resulting in monetary loss start via text, with consumers losing $470 million to text scams in 2024. AI is aiding scammers in these schemes, which often target life savings and exploit loneliness. Victims are advised to report such texts as spam and be aware of 'mini-ransoms' for locked social media accounts.