Scam texts are one of the oldest means of stealing data, but they are getting more advanced. Here's a breakdown of some of the common tells that a message isn't genuine, and how you can protect ...

I've been anxiously expecting a package from UPS. That's why a text I received the other day caught my eye. Claiming to be from UPS, the message said that the carrier attempted to deliver the package ...

Malaka Gharib is the digital editor of the NPR podcast Life Kit. Previously, she was the deputy editor and digital strategist on NPR's global health and development team, where she covered topics such ...

Text message scams, or "smishing," occurs when fraudsters pretend to be a government agency, bank or other organization and try to steal information through texts.

Joe Ducey with the Better Business Bureau reports that more victims are getting scammed by people they think are close ...

Smishing is a type of fraud in which scammers send text messages posing as businesses, government agencies or even people you know. · John Kevin via Getty Images Canadians are being urged to think ...

Smishing scams involving fake toll payment requests are targeting Americans nationwide. These scams often involve text messages requesting payment or personal information. Government agencies and toll ...

Apple's iOS 26 introduces enhanced security features in its Messages app to combat the rising threat of text message scams.

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