Scam texts are on the rise and scammers are coming up with new ways to steal your money. This week, hundreds of thousands of ...

"I think Florida, once again, is very high in terms of the rankings of all states that receive the most fraudulent phone ...

Once you install iOS 26, you'll find several new menu options at your disposal in your settings. The first one you want to examine is the toggle to screen unknown senders. To do this, go to Settings > ...

Google has filed a lawsuit to dismantle the "Lighthouse" phishing-as-a-service platform used by cybercriminals worldwide to ...

The latest version of iOS kicks in new tricks for dealing with text messages from unknown senders and spammers alike. Here's how to use them.

The latest version of iOS kicks in new tricks for dealing with text messages from unknown senders and spammers alike. Here's how to use them.

If you've gotten a mysterious message on your cellphone that looks like it came from your own phone number, do not click on the link. Verizon customers have reported receiving these messages over the ...

In a new report that’s shaking up the long-standing Android vs iPhone debate, Google claims Android users are 58% less likely to receive scam texts compared to iPhone owners, thanks to a growing ...

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Got an “unverified Apple Pay usage” text? Learn how to confirm if it’s real, protect your account, and stop scammers from accessing your Apple Pay in 2026 ...

A man who sent nearly one million spam text messages, targeting people facing financial hardship, has been fined £200,000. The messages sent by Bharat Chand, from Carmarthenshire, sparked more than 19 ...

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