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 ...

Scam text messages are being reported to the Better Business Bureau in growing numbers, and experts say the problem is getting worse.

Unexpected “short” text messages may lead to “long” term problems. Jay Elliott with the Better Business Bureau’s Tip-Off to the Rip-Off® on WBBM Newsradio has the details.

The FTC says as many as 98% of people will open a text message, making it an effective tool for scammers who send random ...

If your phone is anything like mine was, you receive several messages every day packed with offers for tax preparation assistance, back tax relief, multiple "stim checks," a variety of free gifts, and ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's Wednesday and that means it's time for "Your Money." Colin Evans of Evans Financial stopped by KTBS to talk about a new wave of text-messaging scams. Join KTBS each Wednesday at ...

BRENTWOOD, Calif. -- A retired businessman from Northern California still devastated by the loss of his wife, thought he found new love. Instead, he was hooked by a cruel scam that took $1 million.

Officials issue statewide fraud alert about toll violations text message scam. Here's what to do if you get these messages on your iPhone or Android.

Spokeo details how to avoid falling victim to the wrong number text scam. Originally published on spokeo.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.