How To Avoid Text Scams And Spot Red Flags Early

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

How to spot a fake text from your bank before you tap the link

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

Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

A fake “Hi Mom” text uses family concern to make an unknown number feel believable. The scam often claims a phone broke, then asks you to continue on a different number. Replying can lead to requests ...
walastech

GCash fully rolls out In-App OTPs, replacing SMS verification

GCash has officially rolled out its In-App One-Time Password (OTP) system today, June 22, 2026, replacing traditional ...
Reuters

IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers say

SAO PAULO, June 15 (Reuters) - The International Maritime Organization's decision defining Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint is a landmark step that could position maritime transport as a ...
KOAT Albuquerque

New Mexico court warns of fake text message scam

The Second Judicial District Court warns New Mexicans about a scam involving fraudulent messages that falsely claim recipients must appear in "New Mexico District Court" for alleged traffic violations ...
Opinion

Getting scammed via a text will be harder from July 1 – but more businesses need to act

From July 1, when you get a text claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office, Australia Post or any other organisation, the first thing to check for will be one little word: “unverified”. If it ...
GeekWire

This is bold … and italic and more: Microsoft Azure CTO vibe codes a text formatter for LinkedIn posts

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE by Kurt Schlosser on Jun 8, 2026 at 9:19 am June 8, 2026 at 9:19 am ...
CNET

Is That Call, Text or Email Real? Here’s How to Identify Scams

Scams are more advanced than ever, in large part thanks to AI. But there are still ways to identify them. Dianna Gunn built ...

Texas data breach hits 3M license customers

Texas Parks and Wildlife says a cyberattack on its license vendor may have exposed personal data for more than 3 million ...
CNET

Time Is Running Out to Save Your Samsung Messages

Samsung Messages stops working for US users this July. Here's the fastest way to move your texts and message history to Google Messages before the cutoff. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital ...
Boston Herald

Karen Read lawsuit: The texts between Michael Proctor and Sean Goode

A lawsuit filed by Karen Read Thursday revealed text message exchanged between two police officers who investigated her for murder that are chock-full of racial slurs and other highly offensive ...