If you get an urgent text message about a package, it's probably a scam. Here's how to tell, and how to avoid getting suckered.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears to ...

Whether you've fallen for text message scams in the past or even just side-eyed a slightly suspicious text, there's no reason to feel embarrassed—according to the FTC, text message scams shook ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Scammers will do anything to get your money or personal information. A popular scam that has been making the rounds involves a text message from an unknown number, and an ...

Got a text message from USPS about a package that you don't quite remember ordering? The impulse to click on the link to jog your memory about the delivery or to see why a package you were expecting ...

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reporting that scammers are targeting consumers across the U.S. targeted with a tax refund scam. In recent weeks, consumers have received text messages from ...

Whether posing as banks or toll agencies, scam text messages are on the rise. A new Consumer Reports Cyber Readiness Report found text scam attempts increased by 50% and are growing fastest among Gen ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you’ve noticed a recent increase in spam texts trying to get your information, you’re not alone. Consumer Reports found a 50 percent increase in text scam attempts from ...

DATCP and WisDOT warn Wisconsin consumers about scam texts posing as overdue toll notices and urge people to verify tolls directly and delete suspicious messages.

This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it ...

A Google report on Thursday said that iPhone users are more likely to receive scam texts and calls than Android users, thanks to Google's more advanced protections built into the operating system, ...

You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears to have contacted you by mistake? Though you may be tempted to respond, ...