Americans lost $470 million to scams that began with a single text message in 2024, according to data the Federal Trade ...

Bank-impersonation texts are the single most reported type of text message scam, according to a Federal Trade Commission ...

Scam texts are becoming more sophisticated. Learn how to spot the warning signs, avoid common schemes, and protect yourself ...

A suspicious username, often similar to a real username (like “contact12” for a scammer impersonating a company’s customer ...

Text messages are part of daily life. They’re quick, easy, and feel personal. But that’s exactly why scammers love them. A simple text can open the door to fraud, identity theft, or even empty your ...

Scam texts can drain a parent’s money fast. Use iPhone, Samsung, carrier and bank guardrails to stop risky clicks.

Scammers are sending fake Amazon product recall texts with phishing links designed to steal your login and payment details. Here's how to spot them.

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...

Beware of a cunning phishing scam targeting iPhone users who have lost their devices. Scammers, posing as Apple Support, are ...

The "fake fine scam" is gaining momentum again. It involves a text message sent to unsuspecting citizens' smartphones, ...