Text scams are evolving. Learn how to spot red flags, protect your info, and stay safe from text scams targeting you.

Receiving a text about a customer refund can seem like good news—until you start to suspect it may simply be a scam. That has ...

It can be exciting to learn that you have unclaimed rewards points, but if this news arrives via an unsolicited text message, ...

A scam that’s gaining traction promises consumers job opportunities which experts say are too good to be true.

AMHERST, N.Y. — The Amherst Police Department is warning people in the community of a recent scam involving a local utility company. In a post on social media, the Amherst Police said people are being ...

Your phone comes with strong built-in spam protection—you just need to turn it on. Here's how to do it on both iPhone and ...

Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone — and you're probably wondering whether it's legitimate. The short answer: Yes, the text is real. But given how common scam ...

Scammers always come up with new ways to scam unsuspecting internet users. These days, they're using modern technologies like AI to portray themselves as legitimate individuals in front of their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. A widespread and aggressive phishing campaign is hitting ...

Across Illinois, drivers are receiving text messages claiming to be from the Illinois Tollway accusing them of "toll evasion" or having unpaid tolls. "These are phishing text scams. Do not respond or ...

An SMS scam claims recipients owe money for unpaid road tolls. 'Smishing' scams use text messages to steal personal information or money. The FBI advises individuals receiving these texts to report ...

NORFOLK, Va. — In recent months, people across Hampton Roads have been receiving text messages claiming to be from "recruiters" offering lucrative job opportunities. While some may be tempted to ...