The Federal Trade Commission is flagging a fast-spreading text message scheme in which scammers pose as recruiters, dangle ...

In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...

Reports warn of a scam text falsely claiming that recipients aren’t registered to vote. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals what you need to know and five tips to avoid such schemes.

Americans lost $470 million to scams that began with a single text message in 2024, according to data the Federal Trade Commission released in April 2025. The agency identified six categories driving ...

An unexpected recall text message pops up on your phone. It mentions a familiar company like Amazon, a specific order and a possible safety issue. As a result, it is meant to grab your attention fast.

Scamless expands Android scam protection with real-time alerts, phishing detection and cross-platform fraud analysis to help users identify ...

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 ...

Scamless expands its AI-driven social media scam detector that identifies Instagram DM scams, Facebook Messenger fraud, ...

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 ...

PIB has warned users against fake traffic challan messages sent through SMS and WhatsApp that may install malware or lead to ...