They say that replying "STOP" will get the texts to cease. But it can often make things worse. Here's a better way to staunch ...

Spam text messages have surged nationally over the last few years. There was one month last year in which 19 billion spam texts were received in just 30 days, according to the Federal Trade Commission ...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably reached your limit with the incessant barrage of spam text messages and calls that flood your phone. It seems that every few minutes, I get yet another ...

Spam texts have quietly become one of the most effective tools for scammers, blurring the line between annoying marketing and ...

A variety of bugs have been afflicting Gmail inboxes over the course of the weekend, but Google seems to be on top of it.

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 ...

Anonymous text messages containing disturbing content — such as claiming Black Americans had been “selected to pick cotton” — were sent the day after Election Day, targeting recipients in more than 20 ...

Days after the election, D.C. residents and many others across the country said they're getting spam text messages with racist language, prompting law enforcement investigations into where they're ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The FBI Louisville office says they’re aware of “offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country, including in Kentucky.” They say they’re in contact ...

Robocalls and spam texts are increasing, impacting a significant number of Americans and leading to financial losses. Scammers are using more sophisticated methods, including AI, to target individuals ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Have you ever received a text like this? “Please verify that $953 at Walmart is from your debit card.” How about this one? “Did you permit a $1459 withdrawal from DoorDash?” ...