Texting and Messaging Scam Attempts Have Increased by 50 Percent, a Consumer Reports Survey Finds

Texting and messaging scam attempts have increased by 50 percent, according to Consumer Reports' 2025 Cyber Readiness Report ...

New text message scam targets York County residents

This scam is a phishing attempt designed to trick individuals into giving up sensitive information by urging them to call a ...

That annoying SMS phish you just got may have come from a box like this

Scammers have been abusing unsecured cellular routers used in industrial settings to blast SMS-based phishing messages in ...

If you get this text message, the FBI and local officials say to report it!

The FBI investigates a text scam impersonating the Harris County District Clerk’s Office, urging victims to pay fake toll fees.

More college students falling for text scams

According to a survey by Consumer Reports, text and messaging scams have increased by 50% compared to last year.
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iOS 26 Doesn't Just Screen Calls, It Can Screen Text Messages on Your iPhone, Too

When Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, the update included a call screening feature to help block spam calls, and it can also screen text messages on your iPhone. With iOS 26, Messages can hide ...
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Fraudulent text messages claiming tax refunds reported in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) officials are warning residents about a rise in fraudulent text ...