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

Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

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 ...

The newest text scam making the rounds is a message that (poorly) impersonates your state DMV with a threat to rescind your license unless you pay outstanding fees. NPR reports that departments of ...

LONG ISLAND, New York (WCBS) — The Suffolk County Police Financial Crimes Unit is investigating what it calls a growing trend of scammers targeting senior citizens with text messages. One Long Island ...

Google is filing a federal lawsuit against a network of foreign cybercriminals based in China that is accused of launching massive text-message phishing attacks, the tech giant told CBS News in an ...

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning residents of scammers posing as the department to try to get their hands on your personal information. "These scammers flood phones with ...

Despite federal crackdowns and growing public awareness, robocalls and SMS spam are becoming increasingly common in certain parts of the country. Driven by evolving scam tactics and opportunistic ...

As the nation nears its 250th anniversary, one veteran-led group is working to honor service in a different way. Residents report relief after FAA implements new flight path over West Palm Beach After ...