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 ...

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

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 ...

Versions of the "WhatsApp Gold" hoax have been tricking people for nearly a decade.

Australia’s 2.6 million small businesses and community groups need to act fast, or risk having their texts mistaken for scams – all because of one new word.

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 ...

On May 20, 2026, in Zelma v. Wonder Group Inc. (D.N.J. May 20, 2026), a federal court in New Jersey largely dismissed Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) claims against food-tech company Wonder ...

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) – Newly released records in the high-profile Strongsville crash case are revealing thousands of text messages and recorded jail calls involving convicted driver Mackenzie ...

Bank security can feel confusing because every account seems to handle it differently. One bank sends a text. Another sends an email. Another asks you to approve a login inside its app. So when ...

The IMO has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code) at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee in London. The MASS Code aims to support ...

(NEXSTAR) – You may notice a new warning in your iPhone’s text messages, and it’s not a scam about unpaid tolls. On Monday, Apple released its latest iOS update, 26.5, for eligible iPhones and iPads.