The Federal Trade Commission released new data showing that Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages in 2024. The agency identified five dominant categories of ...

It's the holidays, so my phone is abuzz with messages. The problem is, most of the texts I'm receiving aren't from family and friends. Instead, I'm inundated with offers for tax prep assistance, back ...

Text phishing continues to be a major issue, even though most smartphones have moved beyond standard SMS messaging in favor of RCS or iMessage. While Google has already been taking some great measures ...

Like you, I must get a dozen calls, texts, and emails a day about health coverage. The Federal Trade Commission says scam calls always spike this time of year during open enrollment. If you are tired ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Great Day TV” shares information, entertainment, and news you can use. “Great Day TV” host Patty Spitler joined Daybreak Saturday to talk about what is not ...

Renee Knapke of Centerville receives two or three spam text messages a week. Renee Knapke of Centerville receives two or three spam text messages a week. Mobile phone spam is rising sharply in the U.S ...

WhatsApp is testing a new anti-spam measure by placing a monthly limit on messages sent to unknown contacts that do not receive a reply. This policy forces businesses and individual users to earn ...

Samsung is phasing out Samsung Messages by July 2026 in the U.S. and pushing Google Messages, but scam texts are targeting confused Galaxy phone owners.