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

If you’re tired of unwanted sales pitches blowing up your phone, relief may finally be here. A new Texas law, Senate Bill 140, officially took effect on September 1, 2025. It’s designed to stop ...

A phishing text message appears on the screen of a phone. Phishing remains a tactic employed by cybercriminals. Scammers send unsolicited emails, texts, or calls impersonating legitimate companies to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Officials with the U.S. Postal Service are warning of an ongoing text messaging scam that could target you this holiday season.

CHICAGO Attorney General Kwame Raoul today urged Illinois consumers to be alert for scam text messages claiming they committed a traffic or tollway violation ...

The U.S. Postal Service is alerting consumers about “smishing” scams that start with fake text messages for tracking packages. “Smishing” is a form of “phishing” where scammers use unsolicited text ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Transportation officials are warning of another scam targeting Oregonians. Scammers are using unknown ...

The TRAI DND app lets users block spam calls and unwanted messages easily. Here’s how the telecom regulator’s trusted tool ...