Derrick Callella told authorities he "was trying to see if the family would respond." ...

I know a lot of people who report every spam text message. I also know many people who think it does no good. Here's the ...

The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning people of scams being sent by text message about unpaid fines and tolls.

Scammers typically target specific states and their toll programs, sending threatening messages to numbers within those ...

A popular mobile app called Chat & Ask AI has more than 50 million users across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Now, an independent security researcher says the app exposed hundreds of ...

They tell you that replying 'STOP' will get the texts to cease. But in many cases, they’re lying. And it can often make ...

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are sent by scammers spoofing the IRS and other tax agencies. The FTC has some advice in time for tax season.

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

Here is how to stay safe as criminals increasingly target smartphone owners.