The Federal Trade Commission published a consumer alert warning that unsolicited text messages claiming a loan has been “approved” or “preapproved” are scams, and the agency spelled out the single ...
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 ...
Drivers across the United States are receiving text messages claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls, and the FBI wants ...
Online scams are an ever-present threat, costing Americans nearly $119 billion a year. It’s not just happening on the internet either. Robocalls and text scams hit a six-year high in 2025. Now, with ...
A scam text showed up today that would make many parents stop cold. The message said: "Hi mom, text me here on my work phone. Dropped my actual phone in the sink earlier and it's completely ...