Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

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 ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages about supposed unpaid traffic tickets, those encouraging us ...

Your phone rings, the number is unknown but you pick up in case it’s a doctor’s office or your child’s school – only to find it’s a debt-reduction offer or bogus info about how you won a free cruise.

Smishing is the use of SMS texts by scammers attempting to compromise data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're not wrong. Why am I getting texts about unpaid tolls?

Verizon has created a way for customers to block spam text messages from email accounts with just a single text, the company announced Tuesday. Verizon customers can text "OFF" to 4040 to block ...

Ohio has it the worst when it comes to spam and scam calls and messages. The Buckeye State is ranked the No. 1 worst state in the nation for calls and text messages with the highest number of ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission voted on Wednesday to clarify that wireless carriers have the authority to block unwanted or spam text messages, but Democrats warned the ...

Most Americans receive around 41 spam texts per month — that’s one to two spam messages a day on average. Overall spam ...

Smishing texts impersonating toll agencies have resurfaced, targeting people for money and possibly identity theft. The texts use threatening language, warning of final notices and severe penalties.